Tuna Bocadillos Recipe

Name: Tuna Bocadillos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 leeks, white and tender green parts only, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon chopped thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar; 1 carrot, finely diced; 2 (8 ounce) jars imported spanish tuna, in olive oil; 32 inches French baguettes, split length-wise; 1 ripe tomatoes, halved crosswise; 4 piquillo peppers, cut into thin strips

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 leeks, white and tender green parts only, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
1 carrot, finely diced
2 (8 ounce) jars imported spanish tuna, in olive oil
32 inches French baguettes, split length-wise
1 ripe tomatoes, halved crosswise
4 piquillo peppers, cut into thin strips

1
In a skillet, heat the 2 Tablespoons of oil.
2
Add the onion, leeks, thyme and marjoram.
3
Season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 10 minutes.
4
Add the sugar, vinegar and carrot and cook until the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
5
Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cool.
6
Add the tuna and it's oil to the vegetables, breaking the tuna into large flakes.
7
Preheat the broiler and brush the cut side of the baguettes with oil and toast slightly.
8
Rub the cut sides of the tomato over the baguettes, leaving lots of pulp.
9
Spoon the tuna onto the baguettes, top with the piquillos; and serve.

568

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 leeks, white and tender green parts only, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon chopped thyme, and more.

Yes, Tuna Bocadillos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tuna Bocadillos

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