Bruschetta with tuna

1 serving

12 minutes

Tuna bruschetta is a harmony of flavors born in sunny Italy. A traditional Italian toast made from crispy ciabatta soaked in cream cheese serves as the perfect base for tender canned tuna, sautéed tomatoes, and fresh red onion. The egg adds softness to the dish while arugula gives a slight bitterness, completing the flavor palette. This simple yet elegant recipe delights with its balance: crunchiness, tenderness, freshness, and richness. Bruschetta is perfect for both a morning breakfast and a light dinner with a glass of white wine. Serving it transports you to a cozy terrace of an Italian home where the aroma of fresh ingredients mingles with the warm Mediterranean breeze.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 441.5
• Proteins: 20.8g
• Fats: 30.8g
• Carbohydrates: 19g

Ingredients

• Ciabatta: 1 pc
• Tomatoes: 40 g
• Butter: 20 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Canned tuna in its own juice: 40 g
• Red onion: 15 g
• Arugula: 5 g
• Sea salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Cottage cheese: 1.5 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Cut a piece of ciabatta.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ciabatta: 1 piece

2. Grease the pan with a small piece of butter (about 5 g) and place it on high heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 20 g

3. Chop the onion finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red onion: 15 g

4. Chop the tomato coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 40 g

5. Place the ciabatta on the skillet and toast on high heat until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ciabatta: 1 piece

6. Flip and dry the second side for 1 minute.

7. Heat oil in a pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 20 g

8. Place the tomato in the pan and fry for 1-2 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 40 g

9. To salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea salt:  to taste

10. Break the egg.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken egg: 1 piece

11. Add pepper and reduce the heat.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ground black pepper:  to taste

12. Fry, stirring, for about 1 minute.

13. Spread the bruschetta with cream cheese.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cottage cheese: 1.5 tablespoon

14. Place the tomato on top of the egg.

    Required ingredients:

    • Tomatoes: 40 g

15. Place the tuna on top.

    Required ingredients:

    • Canned tuna in its own juice: 40 g

16. Add red onion.

    Required ingredients:

    • Red onion: 15 g

17. Garnish with arugula and serve.

    Required ingredients:

    • Arugula: 5 g