TUNA TAPENADE

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Number Of Ingredients 13

10 ounces Italian style Tuna packed in olive oil
2 teaspoons Anchovy Paste
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
2 tablespoons Fresh Minced Parsley, plus extra for garnish
1 tablespoon Grated Lemon Peel
2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
3 tablespoons Olive Oil
1/3 cup Mascarpone Cheese
1/4 cup Chopped Kalamata Olives
1 tablespoon Capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Pepper

Steps:

Drain all but 1 tablespoon of olive ol from the tuna and then flake the fish into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
Add anchovy paste, thyme, parsley, lemon zest, and garlic and pulse a few times.
Add lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the mascarpone and process until almost smooth.
Add the olives, capers, salt, and pepper and pulse just to incorporate.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Serve with chopped parsley to garnish. Serve with Crostini or Italian toasts from Trader Joe's Bruschetta Tradizionale