How to make Nathan Anthony’s spicy tuna pitta

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Fresh dill (optional)

“After many trips to London and countless hours spent at the airport, I found myself relying on Joe & The Juice for a quick yet healthy bite to eat,” says food writer Nathan Anthony, of Bored Of Lunch fame. “Their iconic Tunacado sandwich became a favourite of mine, so I’ve had to recreate it for when I crave this sandwich.”

Spicy tuna pitta

Ingredients:

(Makes 2)

300g tinned tuna, drained

80g light mayo

Juice of ½ lemon

1tbsp yellow mustard

Handful of fresh coriander, chopped

3 jalapeños, diced

Dash of hot sauce

2 wholemeal pittas

Salt and pepper, to taste

To serve:

4tsp green pesto

1 tomato, sliced

½ avocado, sliced

Fresh dill (optional)placeholder image
Fresh dill (optional)

Method:

In a large bowl, combine the tuna, mayo, lemon juice, mustard, coriander, jalapeños, hot sauce, salt and pepper, giving it a good mix with a fork.

Cut the corners from your pitta to recreate the iconic Joe & The Juice Tunacado look and air-fry for five minutes at 200°C.

Bored Of Lunch: Meal Planner by Nathan Anthony is published by Ebury Press, priced £18.99. Photography by Dan Jones. Available January 1

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