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Tuna Bites

Tuna Bites

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Tuna Bites are a delicious, fresh, and light appetizer, perfect for summer. The combination of tuna in oil with fresh ricotta and capers creates a unique and irresistible flavor. Served on a bed of arugula with a splash of lemon juice and fresh basil, these bites are a delightful way to start an Italian meal.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 0 min
Preparation: 20 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Tuna in oil200G
  • Fresh ricotta100G
  • Butter30G
  • Capers20G
  • Hard-boiled eggs2
  • Lemon1
  • Arugula saladto taste
  • Basilto taste
  • Saltto taste
  • Pepperto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 8

    Chop the eggs

  2. STEP 2 OF 8

    Sieve the drained tuna, ricotta, and eggs

  3. STEP 3 OF 8

    Gather everything in a bowl

  4. STEP 4 OF 8

    Finely chop capers, basil, and lemon zest

  5. STEP 5 OF 8

    Add the softened butter to the tuna and mix all the ingredients with the juice of half a lemon, salt, and pepper until you get a homogeneous mixture

  6. STEP 6 OF 8

    Form many irregular balls and place them in the refrigerator

  7. STEP 7 OF 8

    When ready to serve, make a bed of arugula on the serving plate and place the tuna bites on top

  8. STEP 8 OF 8

    Accompanying wines: Trentino Bianco DOC, Trebbiano Di Romagna 'Frizzante' DOC, Bianco D'Alcamo DOC

Suggestions

  • Bowl

  • Colander

  • Knife

  • Spoon

General Information

Origin

Italia

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)164.52
Carbohydrates (g)1.2
of which Sugars (g)1.2
Fat (g)11.78
of which Saturates (g)5.19
Protein (g)13.25
Fiber (g)0.4
Sale (g)0.22
  • Proteins
    13.25g·50%
  • Carbohydrates
    1.2g·5%
  • Fats
    11.78g·44%
  • Fibers
    0.4g·2%