Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people
| 🌶️ 1 jar of piquillo peppers | 🐟 200 g of canned tuna (natural, drained) |
| 🧀 250 g of ricotta | 🌿 40 g of piquillo pepper puree |
| 🧂 Salt | 🌱 Pepper to taste |
Utensils
| 🍳 Frying pan | 🥄 Wooden spoon |
| 🔪 Knife | 📏 Cutting board |
| 🥣 Bowl | 🍽️ Plate |
| 🥡 Jar for the piquillos | 🤲 Tablespoon |
Preparation step by step
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: None
Resting time: None
Total: 15 minutes
STEP 1: Open the jar of piquillo peppers and drain them carefully to remove excess liquid.
STEP 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta with the drained and crumbled tuna to obtain a homogeneous filling.
STEP 3: Using a spoon, gently fill each piquillo with the tuna and ricotta mixture.
STEP 4: Arrange the stuffed piquillos on a serving dish, and optionally add a bit of sauce to enhance flavors.
STEP 5: Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with some herbs for a colorful and appetizing presentation.
The stuffed piquillos represent a lovely way to celebrate Mediterranean cuisine. Whether you choose to fill them with tuna, ricotta, or even cod, each bite offers an explosion of flavors. The combination of these sweet and fleshy peppers with flavorful ingredients gives them a notoriety that leaves no one indifferent.
The pimientos del piquillo not only beautify dishes but also add a note of color and freshness that catches the eye. Preparing this recipe at home transforms a simple meal into a culinary celebration, perfect for meals with friends or family.
Easy to make, stuffed piquillos lend themselves well to various variations. Feel free to experiment with local ingredients to adapt them to your tastes and those of your guests.
