White Bean Tuna Toasts (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Protein
01 -
1 can (5-ounce) albacore tuna in water or oil, drained well
02 -
1 cup white beans, rinsed and drained if using canned
→ Aromatics
03 -
1 clove garlic, minced
04 -
2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion
05 -
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
→ Citrus
06 -
Zest of 1 lemon
07 -
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
→ Oils & Seasonings
08 -
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
09 -
½ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Base
11 -
4 slices sourdough bread
# Instructions:
01 -
In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna with beans, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, red onion, fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes (or overnight refrigerated) for flavors to develop.
02 -
Toast the sourdough bread slices until golden brown.
03 -
Divide the tuna mixture evenly among the toasted bread slices. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
# Notes:
01 -
For best flavor development, prepare the tuna mixture in advance and refrigerate.
02 -
Cannellini or navy beans work particularly well in this Mediterranean mixture.