Tuna Stuffed Cherry Peppers (New Year's Eve)

1. 1

   Pick 24 whole peppers.

2. 2

   Discard the pepper stems.

3. 3

   Scoop out the seeds with a measuring teaspoon or a coffee spoon.

4. 4

   Rinse the peppers under running cold water to remove the seeds completely, and set in a colander to drain.

5. 5

   Mix together tuna, lemon juice, oil, capers and anchovies (if using) in a medium bowl until well combined.

6. 6

   Fill each pepper with about 1 teaspoon of the tuna mixture and arrange them on a serving plate.

7. 7

   Sprinkle some black pepper over the stuffed peppers.

8. 8

   Bring vinegar to a boil in a very small saucepan and simmer until syrupy and reduced to about 2 teaspoons, about 3 minutes.

9. 9

   Drizzle the syrup over the peppers.

10. 10

    Serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.