FRENCH-STYLE TUNA MELT

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Tapenade was not even a word in my vocabulary, much less my cuisine. I tried this recipe, however, from the Rachel Ray website and was delighted with the new flavor. I had grown tried of traditional tuna fIsh salad, but believe it or not, I enjoyed this variation so much that I added tuna fish into my diet again as a healthy food choice.

Provided by Robin DuPree @robdupree

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 - french baguette, split lengthwise
2 - 6 oz cans solid white albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/4 cup(s) store bought black olive tapenade
- juice of l lemon
2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil (evoo)
1 - large shallot, finely chopped
1/4 cup(s) (a small handful) flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
3 - sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed and chopped
- freshly ground black pepper
1 - plum tomato, thinly sliced
4 ounce(s) brie cheese, sliced/or variety of choice

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler to medium heat.
  • Remove most of the soft bread "guts" from each side of the baguette and place on a cookie sheet. Transfer the sheet to the oven and broil until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Once the bread is toasted, combine the tuna, tapenade, lemon juice, EVOO, shallot, parsley, and thyme in a bowl and season with a little black pepper.
  • Spread the tuna mixture over the dug-out part of the toasted baguette. Top with the sliced tomatoes and Brie Cheese and place under the broiler until the cheese has melted.
  • Another variety of cheese such as Swiss or Mozzarella tastes great as a substitution, if Brie Cheese is not preferred.

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