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Mediterranean Tuna Hummus Crostini

Crispy Baguette Crostini topped with Genova Tonno Tuna, Hummus and Pesto. Perfect for a light, healthy lunch or snack. 
4.85 from 20 votes
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Did you know that February is National Heart Month? I’ve teamed up with Genova Tonno to bring you a delicious and heart healthy Mediterranean-inspired recipe as well as a chance to win an amazing food basket, filled with tempting goodies.

I absolutely love tuna and Genova Tonno’s Light Tuna packed in olive oil definitely gets my stamp of approval. Thanks to its high amount of Omega-3s, tuna is heart healthy. It’s also a lean protein and contains vitamins B12 and D, iron and calcium.

Together, Genova Tonno and I will be giving away 3 gorgeous gourmet Mediterranean Food Baskets containing:

– “Mediterranean Cooking” cookbook by Pamela Clark

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– Genova Tonno Light Tuna in Olive Oil

– Other Mediterranean pairings (tapenade, wine, cheese, etc)

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This recipe for Tuna, Pesto and Hummus crostini is inspired by my trips to the Mediterranean. The flavor combination of tuna and pesto is heavenly and reminiscent of warm, sunny days. It’s still winter, after all, and I think many of us could use a little escape from the cold. Enjoy!

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Genova Tonno Light Tuna in Olive Oil

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Pastry Brush

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A horizontal cut image of Three Tuna, hummus, and pesto crostini appetizer served on a white plate

Mediterranean Tuna Hummus Crostini

Crispy Baguette Crostini topped with Genova Tonno Tuna, Hummus and Pesto. Perfect for a light, healthy lunch or snack. 
COURSE: Appetizer
Kosher Key: Dairy or Parve
Servings: 32 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 thin baguette
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cans Genova Tonno Solid Light Tuna in Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil plus 1/4 cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves (optional garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice or more to taste
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup hummus
  • 1/3 cup pesto

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Slice the baguette along a diagonal into 1/4 inch slices using a serrated knife. Do not slice them thicker than 1/4 inch, or they will be difficult to bite through when toasted.
    Thinly sliced baguette.
  • Place the slices on a cookie sheet. Brush the tops of the bread pieces with olive oil.
    Brushing sliced baguette with olive oil.
  • Place the bread into the oven and let it toast for 8-10 minutes till the bottoms of the bread slices are golden brown and toasted. Flip the slices to check for doneness-- they will brown more on the bottom than they will on the top.
    Sliced baguette, toasted.
  • In a mixing bowl combine tuna, 2 tbsp chopped basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
    Tuna and hummus in a bowl.
  • To assemble - first stop each crostini with 1 1/2 tsp of hummus, then add 1/2 tsp of pesto.
    Pesto spread on toasted baguette.
  • Top with 1/2 tbsp of the tuna salad.
    Tuna salad on pesto.
  • Garnish with chiffonade basil, if desired.
    A horizontal cut image of Three Tuna, hummus, and pesto crostini appetizer served on a white plate

NOTES

You will also need: Sheet tray, pastry brush, mixing bowl

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Tuna Hummus Crostini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 106mg5%
Potassium 51mg1%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 70IU1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 14mg1%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  3. Avatar photoTrish says

    Tori, you inspire me. Thank you for your informative and drool-worthy posts. I love knowing the history of the food I prepare. I, too, am a shiksa, and had to earn my way in to my grandmother-in-laws heart since her only grandson didn’t fall for a nice Jewish girl. This crostini recipe looks to be very simple yet elegant and will make good use of the pesto I made from last summers wealth of basil, and it is so simple to make hummus. I love the combination; can’t wait to give it a go!

  11. Avatar photoLeslie Lukasz says

    I can’t wait to try this delicious combination of ingredients. A wonderful contrast of
    savory flavors to look forward to, balanced with the creamy hummus and lemony fish. Would love to explore and create dishes from Mediterranean recipes!

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