White Tuna Stuffed Piquillo Peppers, Siesta Co., Spain
Part of Siesta Co.’s ready-to-serve conservas line, this tin leans into traditional Spanish cooking rather than simple preservation. Sweet piquillo peppers are roasted, peeled, and filled with bonito del norte (white albacore tuna), then finished in a creamy tomato-based sauce. It’s a composed dish built for the table, not just the tin.
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PRODUCER: Siesta Co.
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ORIGIN: Spain
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FISH VARIETY: White Tuna (Thunnus alalunga)
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PREPARATION: Roasted piquillo peppers are hand-filled with cooked tuna and simmered in a creamy tomato sauce made with onion, olive oil, and dairy
- TEXTURE: Soft and tender peppers with a rich, creamy filling
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FLAVOR PROFILE:
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Aromas: Roasted pepper, tomato, light cream, sweet onion
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Palate: Savory and rounded, with sweet pepper, delicate tuna, and a creamy tomato base
- Finish: Smooth and lingering, with gentle richness and soft acidity
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Aromas: Roasted pepper, tomato, light cream, sweet onion
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PAIRINGS:
- Godello or white Rioja
- Light reds like Garnacha or Mencía
- Crusty bread or simple rice
- Godello or white Rioja
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SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Gently warmed in a pan and served as a main or shared tapa
- Spooned over rice or alongside roasted vegetables
- Served straight from the tin with bread to soak up the sauce
- Gently warmed in a pan and served as a main or shared tapa
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INGREDIENTS: Piquillo Peppers, White Albacore Tuna, Olive Oil, Tomato, Onion, Milk, Butter, Wheat Flour, White Wine, Sea Salt
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CAUGHT IN: Northeast Atlantic
- Size: 10 oz
White Tuna Stuffed Piquillo Peppers, Siesta Co., Spain
Part of Siesta Co.’s ready-to-serve conservas line, this tin leans into traditional Spanish cooking rather than simple preservation. Sweet piquillo peppers are roasted, peeled, and filled with bonito del norte (white albacore tuna), then finished in a creamy tomato-based sauce. It’s a composed dish built for the table, not just the tin.
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PRODUCER: Siesta Co.
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ORIGIN: Spain
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FISH VARIETY: White Tuna (Thunnus alalunga)
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PREPARATION: Roasted piquillo peppers are hand-filled with cooked tuna and simmered in a creamy tomato sauce made with onion, olive oil, and dairy
- TEXTURE: Soft and tender peppers with a rich, creamy filling
-
FLAVOR PROFILE:
-
Aromas: Roasted pepper, tomato, light cream, sweet onion
-
Palate: Savory and rounded, with sweet pepper, delicate tuna, and a creamy tomato base
- Finish: Smooth and lingering, with gentle richness and soft acidity
-
Aromas: Roasted pepper, tomato, light cream, sweet onion
-
PAIRINGS:
- Godello or white Rioja
- Light reds like Garnacha or Mencía
- Crusty bread or simple rice
- Godello or white Rioja
-
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Gently warmed in a pan and served as a main or shared tapa
- Spooned over rice or alongside roasted vegetables
- Served straight from the tin with bread to soak up the sauce
- Gently warmed in a pan and served as a main or shared tapa
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INGREDIENTS: Piquillo Peppers, White Albacore Tuna, Olive Oil, Tomato, Onion, Milk, Butter, Wheat Flour, White Wine, Sea Salt
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CAUGHT IN: Northeast Atlantic
- Size: 10 oz