These Vegan Tuna Crispy Rice Bites With Soy-Soaked Watermelon Are Delicious| Curly Tales

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Vegan Tuna, Anyone?

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Ingredients

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 5

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Step 7

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When will you make these Vegan Tuna Crispy Rice Bites?

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