Eggs Tonnato Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 -8 eggs, hard-cooked and peeled
2 raw eggs
1 -2 tbsp lemon juice
salt and white pepper
3/4-1 cup olive oil
3 -4 anchovy fillets, minced
2 tbsp scallions, finely minced, white part only
3 oz tuna, drained and flaked
1/8 tsp cayenne
2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
2 tbsp capers, drained
1 bunch watercress leaf
cherry tomatoes
black greek olive

Directions:

Cut 1/4-inch lengthwise slice off each egg and place eggs on round serving platter. Discard slices.
In blender container, combine raw eggs, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt and pepper,. Blend at high speed 30 seconds, then continuing to blend, add oil drop by drop, till mixture is thick and smooth. Add anchovies, scallions and tuna and blend again. Add pinch of cayenne, then taste, and correct seasonings, adding a little more lemon juice if necessary. Mixture should be pouring consistency. If too thick, stir in the heavy cream.
Pour sauce over eggs covering completely. Sprinkle eggs with capers and decorate platter with watercress. Place small bunches of cherry tomatoes and olives around eggs. Serve well chilled but not cold with crusty French bread or as part of an hors d'oeuvre table.
VARIATION: The tuna and anchovy mayonnaise can also be used as a dip for raw vegetables. In this case, add the capers and a few minced black olives to the sauce and let mixture marinate 2-4 hours before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	336.89 Kcal (1410 kJ)
Calories from fat	295.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.8g	50%
Cholesterol	211.16mg	70%
Sodium	168.87mg	7%
Potassium	104.69mg	2%
Total Carbs	1.09g	0%
Sugars	0.56g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.12g	0%
Protein	10.36g	21%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	3%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	34.4mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	334.88 Kcal (1402 kJ)
Calories from fat	293.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.6g	50%
Cholesterol	209.9mg	70%
Sodium	167.86mg	7%
Potassium	104.06mg	2%
Total Carbs	1.09g	0%
Sugars	0.55g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.12g	0%
Protein	10.3g	21%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	3%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	34.2mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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