Olive Oil Tuna Spread with Lemon and Oregano recipe



Ingredients

  • 1 (6-ounce) can tuna packed in olive oil (do not drain)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • Freshly grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 – 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 large clove of garlic, peeled
  • 3 – 4 dashes of Tabasco sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste



For serving: breadsticks, crackers, toasted baguette slices, celery sticks or carrot sticks (Use gluten-free crackers for a gluten-free appetizer.)

Directions

  • 1. Put the can of tuna, including the olive oil it’s packed in, into a food processor. Add the butter, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, oregano, garlic, and Tabasco sauce.
  • 2. Process until it is smooth and creamy. Taste for seasoning and add a bit of salt and pepper, if needed.
  • 3. Put the tuna spread in a serving bowl and serve with the “dippers” of your choice.