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!
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!
Instructions
MAKE THE VEGAN TOFU 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 "Vegan Tofu Tuna"
- Mix until evenly coated. Set aside
PREPARE THE VEGETABLE MEDLEY
- Cut the red onion in to small pieces
- Place red onion in a bowl with cold water
- Allow to soak for at least 5 minutes, but the longer the better
- Drain water after soaking. Set red onions aside
- Cut tomatoes and pepperoncini peppers into small pieces and shred carrot.
- Combine all of the prepared veggies in a bowl with the remainder of the ingredients listed under "Vegetable Medley"
- Mix until evenly combined. Set aside.
PREP BREAD AND VEGAN CHEESE
- Cut each slice of bread into smaller pieces
- Cut vegan cheese into pieces to fit each slice of bread and top bread with vegan cheese
- 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
- On a serving dish, spread out vegan tofu tuna
- Top with vegetable medley
- Serve with bread and enjoy!
