Tuna Stuffed Piquillo Peppers Tapas

Bring a touch of Spanish flair to your table with these irresistible Tuna Stuffed Piquillo Peppers Tapas. Perfect for entertaining or as a flavorful appetizer, this recipe features sweet, smoky piquillo peppers generously filled with a creamy, savory tuna mixture that’s elevated with capers, Dijon mustard, fresh parsley, and a hint of lemon. The no-cook filling comes together effortlessly in under 15 minutes, while the naturally roasted peppers provide a vibrant and tender shell. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and garnished with parsley, these elegant bites are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Serve them chilled or at room temperature for an authentic tapas experience that will delight your guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Piquillo peppers (jarred, roasted, and peeled)
• 180 grams Canned tuna (in olive oil, drained)
• 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Capers (drained and finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain the jarred piquillo peppers carefully and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, olive oil, capers, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mix the filling ingredients thoroughly with a fork until the mixture is well-combined and slightly creamy, breaking up the tuna into small flakes.

Step 4

Using a small spoon, gently stuff each piquillo pepper with the tuna mixture, being careful not to tear the peppers. Fill them just until they are full but not overflowing.

Step 5

Arrange the stuffed piquillo peppers on a serving platter, seam side down.

Step 6

Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the stuffed peppers for added shine and flavor.

Step 7

Optional: Garnish the platter with additional chopped parsley or a sprinkle of paprika for color.

Step 8

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(648.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1045.7

Total Fat 74.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 155.3mg	0%
Sodium 3202.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 15.5g
Protein 57.9g	0%

Vitamin D 423.5IU	0%
Calcium 83.4mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 1304.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.7%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 14.4%