Tuna With Hot Cherry Peppers on Crostini Recipe

Name: Tuna With Hot Cherry Peppers on Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Italian bread (approx. 12 in.) or 1 baguette (approx. 12 in.); 2 tablespoons light extra virgin olive oil, for brushing; black pepper, for sprinkling; 1 (5 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water; 3 pickled hot cherry peppers (seeds removed, chopped); 1 tablespoon red onion (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon additional red onion (finely chopped); ⅓ cup pitted black olives (coarsely chopped); ⅓ cup canned chickpeas (whole, rinsed); ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (Juice of 1/2 of a lemon); ⅓ cup light extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 Italian bread (approx. 12 in.) or 1 baguette (approx. 12 in.)
2 tablespoons light extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
black pepper, for sprinkling
1 (5 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water
3 pickled hot cherry peppers (seeds removed, chopped)
1 tablespoon red onion (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon additional red onion (finely chopped)
⅓ cup pitted black olives (coarsely chopped)
⅓ cup canned chickpeas (whole, rinsed)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (Juice of 1/2 of a lemon)
⅓ cup light extra virgin olive oil

1
To make crostini: Preheat oven to 400F
2
Cut 12 thin ( 1/4- to 1/2-inch) diagonal slices from Italian bread and arrange on baking sheet.
3
Brush tops lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a little black pepper.
4
Place baking sheet on center rack in oven and bake 10 minutes or until crisp.
5
Remove from oven and set aside.
6
To make Tuna Mixture: Drain the tuna and break it up slightly in a bowl with a fork.
7
Add cherry peppers, onions, olives, chick peas, black pepper, lemon juice and olive oil.
8
Toss gently with fork until ingredients are evenly distributed.
9
Spoon onto crostini just before serving.

326

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Italian bread (approx. 12 in.) or 1 baguette (approx. 12 in.), 2 tablespoons light extra virgin olive oil, for brushing, black pepper, for sprinkling, 1 (5 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, and more.

Yes, Tuna With Hot Cherry Peppers on 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 With Hot Cherry Peppers on Crostini

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