Ann Creber's - Bruschetta with Topping of Tuna, Olives, Sun Dried Tomatoes & Fresh Herbs

At this time of year most of us are enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle, especially after a very hard year! We enjoy meals that are not too complicated but which offer flavour and variety and bruschetta offers scope for both. This recipe is a little more elaborate than some bruschetta based offerings, but is really delicious and worth the little extra effort.

INGREDIENTS

Serves 4

• 1 small can of tuna, drained
• 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped or crushed
• 2 anchovy fillets, chopped
• 10 black olives, pitted and slivered
• 4 sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
  
• Black pepper
• 1 1/2 - 2 TB chopped mixed herbs (such as thyme, oregano, parsley, chives)
  little extra virgin olive oil
• Slices of Italian style bread, toasted

METHOD

1. Place into the food processor anchovy fillets, garlic, olives, lemon juice, pepper and herbs. Add sufficient oil to blend to a coarse texture (do not
   over-refine)!
2. Spoon into a bowl, mix in the drained and mashed tuna with sufficient oil to create a moist, luscious texture. Serve at once spooned onto the toasted bread! May be topped with fresh chopped herbs, if desired.

Of course, this will be enhanced with the accompaniment of a chilled dry white Yarra Valley wine or a light red!

This has sent me to my pantry to fish out (pardon the pun!) a can of tuna!

Enjoy this lovely time of year here in the Dandenongs and Yarra Valley, especially now we are enjoying more freedom!

Ann Creber
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