Vida Recetas Editorial
Stuffed eggs with tuna, tomato, and mayonnaise are a classic of home cooking that never goes out of style. This easy and quick recipe is perfect for a nutritious breakfast, a light lunch, or as an appetizer at any celebration. Its origin lies in the Mediterranean tradition of using simple ingredients to create flavorful dishes.
The combination of egg yolk with tuna in olive oil, creamy mayonnaise, and the tangy touch of fried tomato achieves a smooth texture and a balanced flavor that pleases both young and old. Moreover, it is a versatile option: you can serve them as an appetizer decorated with a bit of parsley or olives, or even as a filling for sandwiches.
This preparation is ideal for those seeking a practical meal without sacrificing homemade flavor. Although the traditional recipe includes these ingredients, there are variations that incorporate chopped onion, capers, or a touch of paprika. If you prefer a lighter version, you can replace part of the mayonnaise with natural yogurt. Go ahead and make them to surprise your family with this delicious dish!
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
6
Put the eggs to cook in a saucepan with water and salt, when they break the boil, leave for 13-15 minutes for the yolks to be cooked, put in a drainer and pass through cold water to cut the cooking, set aside until they cool down.
Peel and cut in half on the longest part, remove the yolks and reserve the cooked whites in a bowl.
Add the drained and shredded tuna to the yolks (reserve 4 of them) with 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, mix well until a paste is made, add salt and add a spoonful of fried tomato. (The mix can be done with the Túrmix kitchen processor or with the Thermomix)
In a bowl, cover the bottom with fried tomato, fill the cooked whites with the tuna paste, yolks, mayonnaise and tomato and color the stuffed halves upside down, complete the dish.
Put grated mayonnaise and the 4 yolks that we had reserved on top, leave in the fridge until serving. It's really cold.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 5 minutes and the cooking time is 15 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 6 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
