Between the terrine and the dip, this tuna and pepper Tapenade is perfect as an aperitif for dipping celery stalks or carrot sticks, grilled toast…
Tuna and pepper Tapenade
Ingredients
- 160 g canned tuna (drained)
- 1/2 red pepper
- 1/2 yellow pepper
- 150 g cream cheese (Philadelphia style)
- Salt and black pepper
- Few drops Tabasco™ (optional)
- A bit chopped parsley
Instructions
- With a fork, work the tuna and cheese in a bowl.
- Cut the pepper in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and filaments.
- Cut the peppers into small cubes and add them to the bowl. Add salt, pepper and mix well.If you want a spicier tapenade, add a few drops of Tabasco™.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an half hour.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.
For a nice presentation:
- Line small bowls with cellophane. Fill with the tuna terrine and pack well into the bowl.Invert onto a serving plate and remove the bowl (and cellophane!) to obtain a small dome. Decorate as you wish.
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