Bruschetta with tuna

1 serving

30 minutes

Tuna bruschetta is a harmony of freshness and exquisite flavor. This Italian appetizer masterpiece originated as a simple peasant dish where toasted bread was used to taste fresh olive oil. In this recipe, tender tuna fillet infused with lime and chili pepper aroma is complemented by creamy avocado, creating a rich and spicy taste. Crunchy whole grain bread perfectly highlights the dish's texture, while fresh cilantro adds lightness and spice. Tuna bruschetta is the perfect combination of healthy ingredients and refined taste, suitable for both a light snack and an elegant aperitif before the main course.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 657.2
• Proteins: 30.9g
• Fats: 38.6g
• Carbohydrates: 38.1g

Ingredients

• Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 stem
• Whole wheat bread: 100 g
• Tuna fillet: 100 g
• Lime juice: 0.5 pc
• Chili pepper: 1 pc
• Avocado: 1 pc
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the avocado into large pieces, squeeze the juice from half a lime, remove the seeds from the chili pepper and chop it, and cut the tuna.

   Required ingredients:

   • Avocado: 1 piece
   • Lime juice: 0.5 piece
   • Chili pepper: 1 piece
   • Tuna fillet: 100 g

2. Sauce: mix avocado with lime juice, add half of the chopped chili pepper and oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Avocado: 1 piece
   • Lime juice: 0.5 piece
   • Chili pepper: 1 piece
   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

3. Pour a little oil into the pan, season the tuna with the remaining chili pepper and black pepper, and cook for 30 seconds on each side over low heat. Place the fish on a paper towel.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Tuna fillet: 100 g
   • Chili pepper: 1 piece
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Toast the bread, spread sauce on it, add tuna, and garnish with a sprig of cilantro.

   Required ingredients:

   • Whole wheat bread: 100 g
   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Tuna fillet: 100 g
   • Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 stem