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Tuna Baguette Toasts

Level: Easy | Yield: approximately 30 toasts | Total Time: 25 minutes (Prep: 15 minutes, Cook: 10 minutes)

Ingredients

• 1 baguette
• 2 (6-ounce) cans of white meat tuna packed in water, drained
• 1/4 cup capers, drained
• 1 large shallot, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 15 to 20 grinds of black pepper

Instructions

Whip up these irresistible tuna baguette toasts in just 25 minutesperfect for a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer that bursts with zesty Mediterranean flavors!

1. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).
2. Cut the baguette into 1/2-inch slices and arrange them on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven until golden and irresistibly crisp, about 5 to 10 minutes.
3. In a bowl, combine the tuna, capers, shallot, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and black pepper. Mix well to let those fresh, briny flavors dance together.
4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the vibrant tuna mixture onto each toasted slice. Watch them disappear at your next gathering!