Artichoke Tuna Toss Recipes

ARTICHOKES AND TUNA PASTA SAUCE (RACHAEL RAY)

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add butter and olive oil. When melted add shallots and garlic, and stir 3 minutes. Add tuna and heat through breaking it down as small as you want it. I like large chunks.
• Add artichokes and thyme and salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and add in vermouth or wine and chicken broth. Return to heat and reduce it a little just until it forms a nice sauce.
• Add lemon juice and zest to sauce. Add 1/2 cup starchy cooking water to sauce before draining pasta. Toss pasta with sauce. I like to remove from heat and let the pasta absorb some sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Serve topped with parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired. Original recipe calls for seasoned bread crumbs on top,.

ARTICHOKE AND BEAN SALAD WITH TUNA

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss gently and refrigerate 45 minutes before serving.
• 2. Serve salad on a bed of mixed greens with crusty bread. Or alternatively, serve salad scooped onto a hero roll with arugula.

GEORGE'S ARTICHOKE TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients and mix well. Taste and adjust seasonings. Use as a sandwich filling with your favorite bread. It makes a great open-faced tuna melt by topping the tuna with cheese and putting it under the broiler for a few minutes. Or mound it on top of cooked slices of eggplant or portobello mushrooms for a breadless treat.

BOW TIES OR FARFALLINE WITH TUNA AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Steps:

• Bring 5 quarts of water to boil, add salt and bowties or farfalline or any other small pasta.
• Cook until al dente, about 6 minutes.
• Drain and place in large bowl.
• Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, stir in artichoke hearts, olives, tomatoes, and string beans.
• Toss well.
• Add tuna crumbled with a fork.
• Season with salt, freshly ground pepper, onion & garlic powder, Italian seasoning and remaining olive oil.
• Toss and garnish with fresh parsley.
• Serve and enjoy!

TUNA, ARTICHOKE AND PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Drain artichokes, reserving 2 tablespoons marinade. Coarsely chop artichokes.
• In large bowl, stir together artichokes, reserved marinade, dill, oil, lemon juice, pepper and garlic. Add spinach, tuna and roasted peppers; toss well. Serve with crackers.

TUNA PASTA WITH ARTICHOKE AND SEMI-SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook pasta.
• Drain, and return to pan with oil.
• Toss for 1 minute, then add tuna, artichokes, olives, tomatoes, chilli and pepper.
• Toss on low heat for 3-4 minutes.
• Mix in the parmesan and basil, and serve immediately.

ARTICHOKE AND TUNA PANINI WITH GARBANZO BEAN SPREAD

Steps:

• For the Garbanzo Bean Spread
• Combine all the ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
• To Make the Panini
• Combine the black olives, olive oil, salt, pepper, tuna, and artichokes in a bowl and toss gently to mix.
• Lay out the sliced baguettes. Spread both halves of the baguettes with the garbanzo bean spread. Spoon the tuna mixture onto the bottom half of each sandwich and top with the arugula. Close up the sandwiches. Wrap one end of each sandwich in parchment paper to make it easier to eat, if you like.

TUNA AND ARTICHOKE PANINI

Steps:

• Puree the olives, oil, garlic, and zest in a food processor until smooth and spreadable. Blend in the mayonnaise.
• Toss the tuna, artichokes, lemon juice, and pepper in a medium bowl, keeping the tuna in small chunks.
• Hollow out the bottom and top halves of the bread. Spread the olive puree over both cut sides of the bread. Spoon the tuna and artichoke mixture onto the bottom half of the bread. Sprinkle the tomatoes over.Cover with the bread top.
• Cut the sandwich crosswise into 6 pieces and serve.