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Tuna Pesto Crostini
Wow party guests and your own tastebuds with bite-sized Tuna Pesto Crostini! This appetizer, an adaptation on a favorite Italian sandwich, is scrumptious. Top a toasted baguette with homemade spinach pistachio pesto, then a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese and crumbled tuna in olive oil. Drizzle with a balsamic reduction, then serve immediately. These perfectly balanced appetizers are sure to be a hit and make for a delicious snack or meal, too!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 305 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 loaf crusty bread baguettes and ciabatta work well!
- ¾ cup spinach pistachio pesto
- 1 can high quality canned tuna fish in olive oil
- 1 ball mozzarella cheese sliced
- Balsamic reduction for drizzle
Instructions
- Slice the bread into ½” thick slices. Toast in the toaster oven, then remove.
- When the bread has been toasted, spread the spinach pistachio pesto onto the slices.
- Top the pesto with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Top the cheese with crumbled tuna fish.
- Arrange on a platter, and drizzle with the balsamic reduction, then serve.
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Notes
- If you don’t want to make your own pesto, you can certainly use a store bought pesto. Be sure to purchase a high-quality brand for ultimate flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
504mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 504mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.