TUNA AVO AIOLI BAGEL TOASTS

By South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) @iloveavossa

by Supplied Content

Makes 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 60ml mayonnaise
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 170g tin tuna, drained
  • avocados, thinly sliced
  • zest and juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 bagels, cut open
  • avocado or olive oil for cooking
  • 45ml capers
  • salt and pepper

METHOD

  1. Blitz together the mayonnaise, garlic, tuna, ½ avocado and lemon zest and juice to taste, until smooth. 
  2. Pack the bagels, cut side up, on a roasting tray and drizzle with oil. Toast under a hot grill for about 3 minutes or until crisp on one side.
  3. Heat a splash of oil in a small frying pan on high and fry the capers for about 30 seconds or until crisp. Drain on a paper towel. 
  4. Spread the toasted bagels generously with the tuna aioli. Layer with the remaining avocado slices, seasoned lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Finish with a scatter of capers.
  5. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavour.

Optional:

Garnish with thinly sliced red onion mixed with a squeeze of lemon juice, lemon rings and baby herbs.

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