Tuna Tapenade Crostini Recipe

Name: Tuna Tapenade Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces tuna, italian oil-packed canned or jarred; 2 1/4 teaspoons anchovy paste; 1 teaspoon thyme fresh; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves freshly minced, plus more; 1 tablespoon lemon zest grated; 2 cloves garlic or to taste; 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed; 3 tablespoons olive oil plus more; 1 cup mascarpone cheese italian; 4 tablespoons kalamata olives pitted and chopped; 1 tablespoon capers or to taste, drained and rinsed; 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste; 1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste; 36 slices french bread slice diagonally

Servings: persons

12 ounces tuna, italian oil-packed canned or jarred
2 1/4 teaspoons anchovy paste
1 teaspoon thyme fresh
2 tablespoons parsley leaves freshly minced, plus more
1 tablespoon lemon zest grated
2 cloves garlic or to taste
3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
3 tablespoons olive oil plus more
1 cup mascarpone cheese italian
4 tablespoons kalamata olives pitted and chopped
1 tablespoon capers or to taste, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste
36 slices french bread slice diagonally

1
Drain all but a tablespoon of olive oil from the tuna and then flake the fish into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade.
2
Add the anchovy paste, thyme, parsley, lemon zest, and garlic and pulse a few times.
3
Add the lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and the mascarpone cheese and process until almost smooth.
4
Add the olives, capers, salt, and pepper and pulse until just incorporate.
5
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a lid and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
6
Meanwhile, heat a grill or preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
7
Brush the bread lightly on one side with olive oil.
8
Grill the crostini on both sides until lightly browned or arrange the bread on a large baking sheet and bake for about 7 minutes.
9
Let cool slightly.
10
Place the tapenade on the toasts, top with parsley.
11
Serve.

330

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces tuna, italian oil-packed canned or jarred, 2 1/4 teaspoons anchovy paste, 1 teaspoon thyme fresh, 2 tablespoons parsley leaves freshly minced, plus more, and more.

Yes, Tuna Tapenade Crostini 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 Tapenade Crostini

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