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Spicy Sandwich with Tuna, Goat Cheese, and Olive Pesto

17/11/2023

Here is the recipe for preparing a delicious spicy sandwich with tuna, goat cheese, and olive pesto, a combination of flavors ranging from the sea notes of the tuna to the zestiness of the olives and chili pepper, enriched by the creaminess of the goat cheese. A dish that, while not being traditionally Italian, features ingredients widely used in Italian cuisine, especially in coastal regions.

Ingredients

  • Sandwich bread of your choice (2 slices)
  • Canned tuna in oil (80 g)
  • Goat cheese (50 g)
  • Olive pesto (see below for the pesto recipe)
  • Hot chili peppers (to taste)
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

For the olive pesto:

  • Pitted black olives (100 g)
  • Salt-packed capers (1 teaspoon)
  • Garlic (1 clove)
  • Almonds (30 g)
  • Fresh parsley (a small bunch)
  • Enough extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Preparation

  1. Let’s start by preparing the olive pesto. Rinse the capers well to remove excess salt. In a blender, combine the black olives, capers, garlic, almonds, parsley, salt, and pepper. Blend everything while slowly adding olive oil until you get a homogeneous paste. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

  2. Drain the tuna well from its preserving oil. In a bowl, crumble the tuna with a fork and mix with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, adjusting with salt and pepper if necessary.

  3. Lightly toast the slices of bread until they become slightly crispy.

  4. Spread a generous layer of goat cheese on one slice of bread.

  5. Add the tuna over the cheese and spread it evenly.

  6. Add hot chili pepper to taste, if you like it spicy.

  7. Spread the olive pesto on the other slice of bread.

  8. Combine the two slices to form the sandwich.

Curiosity

Tuna is a very versatile ingredient in the kitchen and is often paired with the bold taste of olives. In the sandwich we just prepared, the goat cheese acts as a balancing element with its freshness and creaminess. This sandwich can represent a perfect quick lunch, but at the same time delicious and full of flavors.

You can customize the sandwich according to your tastes, for example by choosing a particular type of bread like a ciabatta or a michetta. Enjoy your meal!

Spicy Sandwich with Tuna, Goat Cheese, and Olive Pesto