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Assorted Tuna Crostini Recipe

Assorted Tuna Crostini Recipe
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Assorted Tuna Crostini is a delightful appetizer that features four unique toppings over toasted French bread slices. Combining fresh tomatoes, a vibrant olive tapenade, creamy avocado, and hearty chickpea-rosemary blends—all enhanced with flavorful Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil—this recipe offers a sophisticated and varied bite perfect for entertaining or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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Toasted Bread Base

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 loaf French bread or ciabatta, cut into 1/2-inch slices

Tomato-Basil Bruschetta Topping

  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 small garlic clove, crushed
  • 5 oz. can Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, drained
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Finely shredded basil

Olive Tapenade Topping

  • 1/2 cup pitted black olives, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup pitted green olives, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup diced pimentos
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 5 oz. can Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, drained

Avocado Toast Topping

  • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 5 oz. can Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, drained
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced scallions or chives
  • Microgreens or alfalfa sprouts

Chickpea-Rosemary Topping

  • 15.5 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 5 oz. can Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, drained
  • Rosemary sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Toast the Bread: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Combine the 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil and crushed garlic clove in a small bowl. Brush each slice of French bread or ciabatta on both sides with this olive oil and garlic mixture. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 to 8 minutes, turning once, until they are lightly golden and crisp.
  2. Prepare the Tomato-Basil Bruschetta Crostini: In a bowl, mix the diced tomatoes, minced red onion, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and crushed garlic. Gently fold in the drained Genova Yellowfin Tuna. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon this mixture over one quarter of the toasted bread slices and garnish with finely shredded basil leaves.
  3. Prepare the Olive Tapenade Crostini: In another bowl, combine the finely chopped black olives, green olives, diced pimentos, chopped fresh parsley, and capers. Gently stir in the drained Genova Yellowfin Tuna. Spoon this tapenade mixture onto another quarter of the toasted bread slices evenly.
  4. Prepare the Avocado Toast Crostini: In a medium bowl, mash the peeled and pitted avocado with lemon juice using a fork until creamy but still slightly chunky. Season with salt and pepper. Spread this avocado mixture generously over a quarter of the toasted bread slices. Top each with drained tuna, diced yellow cherry tomatoes, sliced scallions or chives, and finish with a scattering of microgreens or alfalfa sprouts for freshness.
  5. Prepare the Chickpea-Rosemary Crostini: Divide the rinsed chickpeas evenly into two bowls. In the first, mash half the chickpeas with olive oil and salt until roughly pureed. In the second bowl, toss the whole chickpeas with finely chopped red onion, fresh rosemary, and pepper, then gently fold in the drained tuna. Spread the mashed chickpea mixture over the last quarter of toasted bread slices, then top with the whole chickpea and tuna mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Garnish each crostini with small rosemary sprigs for an aromatic finish.

Notes

  • Use good quality extra-virgin olive oil for best flavor in both the bread and toppings.
  • Ensure the bread slices are not too thick to maintain crispness when toasted.
  • For a vegetarian option, omit the tuna and add extra vegetables or cheese.
  • Assemble the crostini just before serving to keep the bread crisp.
  • These crostini are great for entertaining and can be varied easily with different toppings.

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