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vegan tuna melt snack plate

Vegan Tuna Melt Snack Plate

This Vegan Tuna Melt Snack Plate is a new spin on a popular classic! Made with vegan tuna salad made from shredded, seasoned tofu, topped with a fresh veggie medley, and served with rye bread topped with melted vegan cheese. All of the incredible flavor of the classic, delivered to you as the perfect bite! 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Snack
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

FOR VEGAN TOFU TUNA
  • 1 block extra firm tofu, shredded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup vegan mayo I used Follow Your Heart Vegan Mayo
  • 1 tsp kelp flakes
  • 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hemp seeds
  • juice from half a lemon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
VEGETABLE MEDLEY
  • 2 tbsp red onion, diced into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
  • 1/4 cup tomatoes, diced I used cherry tomatoes because they are sweeter
  • 1 tbsp pepperoncini peppers, diced I used jarred. Omit if you don't like spice
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar Can substitute other vinegar
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
BREAD AND VEGAN CHEESE
  • 6 slices of vegan cheese I used Violife Smoked Gouda Round Slices
  • 6 slices of pumpernickel bread
  • ***This recipe was intended to have one slice of bread per serving, but feel free to double if desired!

Method
 

MAKE THE VEGAN TOFU TUNA
  1. Begin by shredding a block of extra firm tofu with a cheese grater
    shredded tofu for vegan tofu tuna
  2. Place shredded tofu in a non-stick skillet with olive oil and soy sauce
  3. 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
  4. **While tofu is cooking, use your time wisely and move ahead to prep the cucumber medley 
  5. Once, tofu is slightly browned, remove from heat and place in a large mixing bowl
    shredded tofu for vegan tuna recipe
  6. Add remainder of the ingredients listed under "Vegan Tofu Tuna"
    ingredients for vegan tuna recipe
  7. Mix until evenly coated. Set aside
    mixing ingredients for vegan tuna recipe
PREPARE THE VEGETABLE MEDLEY
  1. Cut the red onion in to small pieces
  2. Place red onion in a bowl with cold water
    red onions
  3. Allow to soak for at least 5 minutes, but the longer the better
  4. Drain water after soaking. Set red onions aside
  5. Cut tomatoes and pepperoncini peppers into small pieces and shred carrot.
  6. Combine all of the prepared veggies in a bowl with the remainder of the ingredients listed under "Vegetable Medley"
    shredded veggies in a bowl
  7. Mix until evenly combined. Set aside.
    shredded veggies
PREP BREAD AND VEGAN CHEESE
  1. Cut each slice of bread into smaller pieces
    pumpernickel bread sliced
  2. Cut vegan cheese into pieces to fit each slice of bread and top bread with vegan cheese
    pumpernickel bread and vegan cheese
  3. Place on a baking sheet and broil on high for 2 minutes or until cheese is slightly melted and bread is toasted. Keep a good eye on the broiling process! The bread can burn fast!!!
PUT IT ALL TOGETHER
  1. On a serving dish, spread out vegan tofu tuna
    vegan tuna salad in bowl
  2. Top with vegetable medley
    vegan tuna salad topped with vegetable medley
  3. Serve with bread and enjoy!
    vegan tuna melt snack plate