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Nicoise toasts

Recipe Information

Description:
Niçoise toasts is a delicious American recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 20 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 20 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Eggs; Tuna
Category Eggs; Seafood
Meal Lunch
Type Appetizer; Main Dish
Subtype Sandwich
Cuisine American; French; Fusion
Cook Method Boiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped

  • 3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lime juice, divided

  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped capers

  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced

  • Kosher salt to taste

  • Fresh red bell pepper

  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

  • 1/4 cup quartered pitted mixed olives

  • 4 ounces tuna, drained, broken into pieces

  • 4 1/2-inch-thick slices bread

  • 1 garlic clove, halved

Directions

  • Combine the eggs, cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, parsley, capers, and scallion in a bowl. Mash the mixture to form a coarse paste. Season with salt and pepper.

  • In a second bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, tomatoes, and olives. Season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in the tuna.

  • Toast the bread slices and rub one side with garlic. Spread the egg salad on top of each slice, dividing equally. Top with the tuna mixture.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 400 cal

  • Total fat: 6g

  • Saturated fat: 2g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 4g

  • Cholesterol: 30mg

  • Sodium: 150mg

  • Potassium: 0mg

  • Carbohydrate: 8g

  • Fiber: 5g

  • Protein: 10g