Vegan Spicy Tuna Snack Plate
Vegan spicy tuna, made from tofu and flavored with spicy vegan mayo! Topped with a cucumber, scallions, and sesame seeds. Served with sesame rice crackers. This vegan spicy tuna snack plate makes the perfect vegan appetizer ,party plate, or light lunch!
Ingredients
FOR SPICY VEGAN TUNA
- 1 block of extra firm tofu
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vegan mayo I used Follow Your Heart
- 1 tsp Nori Flakes Can buy these online or in Asian Isle of some grocery stores
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds Optional, but adds omega-3 and omega-6
- Juice from half a lemon
- 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 3/4 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
FOR CUCUMBER MEDLEY
- 2 Persian cucumbers, diced small Can substitute one large regular cucumber, but Persian is more crisp
- 1 scallion, diced small
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds I used black sesame seeds
RICE CRACKERS
- 6 servings of rice crackers I used Asian Gourmet Sesame Rice Crackers
Instructions
MAKE THE SPICY VEGAN TUNA
- Begin by shredding a block of extra firm tofu with a cheese grater
- Place shredded tofu in a non-stick skillet with olive oil and soy sauce
- Sauté over medium heat for about 15 minutes, or until tofu begins to brown slightly. Stir occasionally so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan
- **While tofu is cooking, use your time wisely and move ahead to prep the cucumber medley
- Once, tofu is slightly browned, remove from heat and place in a large mixing bowl
- Add remainder of the ingredients listed under "Spicy Vegan Tuna"
- Mix until evenly coated. Set aside
PREPARE THE CUCUMBER MEDLEY
- Cut Persian cucumbers into small pieces. Set aside
- Slice scallions into thin pieces. Set aside
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced cucumbers, sliced scallions, and sesame seeds. Mix until evenly combined.
PUT IT ALL TOGETHER
- On a serving plate, place spicy tuna so its spread out into a layer about 1 inch high.
- Top with cucumber medley
- Serve with sesame rice crackers
- Enjoy!
