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Tuna and Caper Brandade Crostini

Rating

Calories

262.0

Protein

16.0

Sodium

448.0

Fat

15.0

This is a simple variation on the classic French brandade, traditionally made with salt cod. Prepare the crostini while your potatoes are simmering.

1/2 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup)

3/4 cup whole milk

2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 (6-oz) can solid white tuna packed in olive oil

2 tablespoons bottled capers (not salt-packed), rinsed, drained, and chopped

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Accompaniment: crostini

Combine potatoes, milk, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are very tender, about 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf and transfer to a large bowl.
Add tuna and capers to hot potato mixture, then beat with an electric mixer at low speed, adding oil in a slow stream, until potatoes and tuna are broken up but not smooth and oil is incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.