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Tuscan Tuna-and-Bean Sandwiches Recipe

Tuscan Tuna-and-Bean Sandwiches Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (14- to 15-oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or basil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 (6-oz) cans italian tuna in oil, drained
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup pitted kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
8 (1/3-inch- thick) slices rustic italian bread (from a round crusty loaf) or 4 (4-inch-long) oval panini rolls
1 cup loosely packed trimmed watercress sprigs

Directions:

Prepare beans: Coarsely mash beans with a fork in a bowl, then stir in garlic, lemon juice, oil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Make tuna: Flake tuna in a bowl with a fork, then stir in basil, olives, celery, onion, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
Assemble sandwiches: Spoon one fourth of bean mixture on 1 slice of bread, then top with one fourth of tuna salad, some watercress, and a slice of bread. Make 3 more sandwiches in same manner.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	466.64 Kcal (1954 kJ)
Calories from fat	349.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.85g	60%
Cholesterol	56.77mg	19%
Sodium	465.15mg	19%
Potassium	137.56mg	3%
Total Carbs	12.89g	4%
Sugars	0.78g	3%
Dietary Fiber	4.93g	20%
Protein	16.84g	34%
Vitamin C	10.7mg	18%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	70.9mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	242.92 Kcal (1017 kJ)
Calories from fat	182.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.22g	60%
Cholesterol	29.55mg	19%
Sodium	242.15mg	19%
Potassium	71.61mg	3%
Total Carbs	6.71g	4%
Sugars	0.41g	3%
Dietary Fiber	2.56g	20%
Protein	8.77g	34%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	18%
Iron	0.7mg	8%
Calcium	36.9mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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