Tuna Provencale on a Baguette
Elevate your sandwich game with this vibrant and flavorful Tuna Provençale on a Baguette! This quick and easy recipe combines briny canned tuna in olive oil with a medley of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients such as juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy capers, briny black olives, and fragrant fresh herbs like basil and parsley. A hint of garlic and a spritz of fresh lemon juice bring brightness to every bite, while the toasted, olive-oil-brushed baguette adds satisfying crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for a light lunch, elegant appetizer, or a savory snack. Bursting with Provence-inspired flavors, it’s the ultimate way to enjoy a touch of the French Riviera at home!
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Ingredients
- 1 whole (sliced lengthwise) baguette
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces canned tuna (in olive oil, drained)
- 0.5 whole red onion (finely sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cup black olives (pitted and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons capers (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Place the baguette halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Brush each side with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Step 3
Toast the baguette in the oven for 5 minutes or until lightly golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
Step 4
In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, red onion, cherry tomatoes, black olives, capers, parsley, basil, garlic, and lemon juice.
Step 5
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, stirring gently to combine while keeping the tuna slightly chunky.
Step 6
Spoon the tuna Provencale mixture evenly over the toasted baguette halves.
Step 7
Slice each baguette half into individual portions and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1087.2 grams (1087.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2088 |
| Total Fat 84.20g | 108% |
| Saturated Fat 14.40g | 72% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g | |
| Cholesterol 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium 5117mg | 222% |
| Total Carbohydrate 193.40g | 70% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.30g | 55% |
| Total Sugars 22.80g | |
| Protein 139.90g | 280% |
| Vitamin D 801IU | 4003% |
| Calcium 363mg | 28% |
| Iron 22mg | 123% |
| Potassium 1849mg | 39% |
Source of Calories