Crostini with Tuna Tapenade

Name: Crostini with Tuna Tapenade
Prep time: 1 h 27 min
Cook time: 1 h 27 min
Total time: 1 h 27 min
Yield: 36
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons anchovy paste; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp drained capers; 36 slices French bread, cut diagonally; 2 Tbsps minced fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 2 cloves teaspoons minced garlic; 59 milliliters pitted and chopped kalamata olives; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 Tbsps freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest; 79 milliliters Italian mascarpone cheese; 3 Tbsps good olive oil, plus extra for brushing bread; 283 grams canned or jarred Italian tuna packed in olive oil

Crostini with Tuna Tapenade is a Mediterranean recipe that serves 36. One portion of this dish contains about 10g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 223 calories. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. If you have anchovy paste, parsley, kalamatan olives, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It works well as a very affordable hor d'oeuvre. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Instructions

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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.

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Tuna

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Add the anchovy paste, thyme, parsley, lemon zest, and garlic and pulse a few times.

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Lemon Zest

Parsley

Garlic

Thyme

Add the lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and the mascarpone and process until almost smooth.

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Mascarpone

Olive Oil

Add the olives, capers, salt, and pepper and pulse just to incorporate.

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Olives

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Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

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Wrap

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Meanwhile, heat a gas or charcoal grill or preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

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Brush the bread lightly on one side with olive oil. Grill the crostini on both sides until lightly browned or arrange the bread on a sheet pan and bake for 6 to 8 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.

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