Delicious Vegan Tuna

This vegan tuna is so delicious, very easy to make and, of course, plant-based. It has a similar taste to that of a baked tuna steak and works so well in a sandwich or as a tuna steak served with chips on the side.

As vegans, we can now enjoy almost everything and vegan tuna is no exception. Are you excited? You should be because this is life-changing. This vegan tuna tastes much like a pan sheet tuna steak and the texture is so akin to the real thing. The texture reminded us of canned tuna, which was so great!

The base of this recipe is actually banana blossom. We've already played with banana blossoms before and made some of the best ever banana blossom fish ever. Since the consistency was so similar to that of tuna, we immediately thought of marinating and baking the blossoms to create vegan tuna. And it worked so well! If you ever missed opening a can of tuna for consistency, then you are going to love vegan tuna made with banana blossom.

What's even better is that banana blossom is so cheap to buy from almost any local supermarket. It's less than £1.50 (around 2USD) for a can and that feeds 4 people! Seriously, add lemon juice, garlic, chives and some chopped nori and you've got yourself some amazing chunks of vegan tuna! Yum!

You can eat this vegan tuna as a steak, alongside your favourite sauce and some delicious chips. I'm already in heaven!

Vegan Tuna Ingredients

With just a handful of ingredients, our vegan tuna is not just delicious but affordable too. All you need is one can of banana blossom and a few pantry staples and you've got yourself a meal for 4 people! What's more is that it's filling, delicious and super healthy. Let me tell you what you buy for this vegan tuna.

Canned banana blossoms - Banana blossoms are the purple flower also called the banana heart from the banana tree. The petals are fleshy and have a similar consistency to artichokes. I buy my banana blossom in a can. It's cheap, does the job so well and has the right consistency for tuna.

Nori sheets - Tastes just like the sea so it's an ideal ingredient for marinating the vegan tuna. This will give it a fishier taste.

Lemon Juice - Lemon juice gives it that extra tang you expect when eating fish. I love adding it to all my vegan fish recipes.

One lemon - Slice the lemon and bake the vegan tuna with these slices. The aroma will penetrate the banana blossom and become tangier and more flavoursome. Yum!

Garlic powder - Garlic just makes everything taste so much better. Especially when mixed with lemon.

Chives - Not your ordinary herb here, but I love chives because it adds an earthy, onion flavour profile to the tuna.

Salt and Pepper - Go for sea salt and freshly ground peppercorn. Always a joy in any fishy dish.

How to make Vegan Tuna

Such a quick and easy recipe! Let's see how to make this vegan tuna, step by step.

Drain the can of banana blossom and using your hands squeeze any excess water from each banana blossom chunk. Be careful to not break the chunks.

In an air-tight container mix the lemon juice, garlic powder, chives, salt and pepper and ground nori sheet. Add the banana blossom chunks. Close the lid, carefully shake a few times and leave it to marinate for about 20 minutes (or overnight if you prefer).

Preheat the oven. Line a baking tray with some parchment paper. Add the marinated vegan tuna chunks to the tray. Add a few slices of lemon around the tray and bake in the centre of the oven for 20 minutes.

How to serve Vegan Tuna

Serve with chips or rice and decorate with a few leaves of fresh parsley. You can also add it as tuna chunks to a salad if you prefer. So delicious, enjoy! Here are some more side ideas:

• Vegan Baked Potatoes
• Vegan Glazed Carrots
• Mashed Potatoes

Storing the Vegan Tuna

Leftovers can be kept in the fridge in an air-tight container. We recommend eating it within 2-3 days. Of course, when it's fresh out of the oven it tastes best.

It can be used for meal prep if you like to do that at the beginning of the week.

Love vegan meat and seafood? We do too. Here are some more delicious recipes for you:

• Vegan Sausages
• Vegan Steak
• Vegan Chicken
• Vegan Scallops
• Vegan Fish n Chips

This recipe has been developed entirely by Yuzu Bakes. Any resemblance with other recipes is purely coincidental.

Vegan Tuna

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Average: 5 (1 vote)

• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total: 50 mins
• Serves 4 people

Categories: Dinner, Lunch Cusine: Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Nordic

Description

Best ever vegan tuna, baked, with lemon and herbs for a delicious taste. It's healthy, super easy to make and served with a side of your choice.

Ingredients

(USA / Metric)

• 14 wt. oz banana blossom (400g can, 250g when drained)
• 6 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chopped chives
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 medium lemon, sliced
• 1 ground nori sheet

Instructions

• 1. Preheat the oven 180C/ 350F.
  2. Open and drain your banana blossom can. Using your hands, squeeze any excess water from each banana blossom chunk. Be careful to not break it apart.
  3. Place the chunks in an air-tight container. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, ground nori, garlic powder, chives, salt and pepper. Close the lid and marinade for around 20 minutes.
  4. Line a baking tray with baking parchment. Place the marinated vegan tuna on the tray, leaving a little distance between the chunks.
  5. Place a few lemon slices, and optionally, add some extra freshly ground sea salt.
  6. Bake in the centre of the oven for 20 minutes, or until the banana blossom looks visible dryer much like how baked tuna would.
  7. Serve with a generous portion of fries or rice. Decorate with a little fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Total Nutrition Facts

Serves 4 people

Amount Per Serving
Calories 62
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0 g			0%
	Saturated Fat 0 g		0%
	Trans Fat 0 g		0%
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
	Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg			0%
Sodium 648 mg			28%
Total Carbs 14 g			5%
	Dietary Fiber 6 g		22%
	Sugar 2 g		3%
Protein 3 g			6%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 17% Calcium 2% Iron 4% Vitamin D 0% Magnesium 11% Potassium 7% Zinc 4% Phosphorus 11% Thiamin (B1) 4% Riboflavin (B2) 7% Niacin (B3) 7% Vitamin B6 7% Folic Acid (B9) 0% Vitamin B12 0% Vitamin E 2% Vitamin K 13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice

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