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Tuna Sandwich from the Basque Country

Basque Tuna Sandwich | Bocadillo de Bonito

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 679 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise 120 grams
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely grated)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice 5 ml
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 ml
  • 2 cans tuna in olive oil 4 oz / 110 grams each
  • 1 can anchovies in olive oil 3 oz / 70 grams
  • 9 Spanish guindilla peppers (similar to pepperchinis)
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the mayonnaise into a bowl, along with the grated garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, then season with salt & pepper, and whisk together

  2. Drain the cans of tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath, gently flake the tuna

  3. Drain the can of anchovies, and cut the guindilla peppers into small bite-sized pieces

  4. Cut the baguette into 6-inch-long (15 cm) sandwiches, then cut each one in half lengthwise

  5. Spread the garlic mayo on both sides of the sandwich, then add some tuna over one slice, along with a couple of anchovies, some guindilla peppers, and top it off with chopped chives, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Spanish Tuna and Spanish Guindilla Peppers I used to make this Recipe (10% OFF Your Order from La Tienda with Coupon ONAFORK)

Nutrition Facts
Basque Tuna Sandwich | Bocadillo de Bonito
Amount Per Serving
Calories 679 Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 20g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 1360mg59%
Potassium 531mg15%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 35g70%
Vitamin A 153IU3%
Vitamin C 26mg32%
Calcium 175mg18%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.