Tuscan Tuna Crostini

It’s like you are in Italy – so flavorful and fresh!

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Created By: StarKist

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Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cook Time:

10 minutes

Servings:

12 crostini
 

Nutritional Information

1 pouch (4 oz.) Starkist Albacore Creations™, Tomato Pesto

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 pouch (2.6 oz.) Starkist® Albacore Tuna in Water
  • 12 thin baguette slices
  • Olive oil
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. light mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 - 1/2 Tbsp. Sundried Tomato Spread*

Directions

  1.  Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Brush bread slices lightly with olive oil.  Place on baking sheet.  Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
  3. Combine tuna, garlic, mayonnaise and lemon juice.
  4. Spread Sundried Tomato Spread over crostini
  5. Spread mixture over bread and garnish with fresh basil and red and yellow pepper strips, if desired.

Tips

If you cannot find prepared Sundried Tomato Spread, make your own in just minutes! Place 3-4 sundried tomoates in boiling water and let soak until softened. Take out of the water and mash with a fork or puree them in a mini food chopper.