
- 0:15 Prep
- 0:06 Cook
- 4 Servings
- Capable cooks
Spice up seared tuna with a peppery sumac coating.
Ingredients
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1 tbs dried oregano
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1 tbs dried mint
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1 tbs sumac (see note)
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1 tbs cracked black pepper
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4 x 180g tuna steaks
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1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to brush
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1 telegraph cucumber, halved lengthways, seeds removed, thinly sliced
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1 cup torn mint
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1 cup coriander leaves
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2 tbs toasted slivered almonds
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80g marinated goat's cheese, drained
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1 tbs lemon juice, plus wedges to serve
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400g can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
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1/4 cup (60ml) pomegranate molasses (see note)
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Thick Greek-style yoghurt, to serve
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Beetroot relish, to serve
Method
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Step 1Combine dried herbs and spices in a bowl. Brush tuna with oil and season with salt, then coat with the sumac mixture. Set aside.
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Step 2Place cucumber in a bowl with mint, coriander, almonds and goat’s cheese. Add lemon juice and 2 tbs olive oil, then season and toss to combine. Set aside.
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Step 3Combine cannellini beans with 1 tbs oil and 1 tbs pomegranate molasses in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat to warm through.
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Step 4Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tbs oil in a large frypan over medium-high heat and cook tuna for 11/2 minutes each side or until seared but still rare in the middle.
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Step 5Divide bean mixture among 4 plates and place tuna on top. Spoon over a little yoghurt and beetroot relish, then top with mint and cucumber salad. Drizzle over remaining 2 tbs pomegranate molasses and serve with lemon wedges.
- High protein
- Low carb
- Low sodium
- Lower gi
Nutrition
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2723 kj
Energy
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28.3g
Fat Total
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2.9g
Saturated Fat
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8.7g
Fibre
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62g
Protein
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67mg
Cholesterol
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183mg
Sodium
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11.7g
Carbs (sugar)
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37g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Sumac is a lemon-flavoured Middle Eastern spice made from ground dried berries; it’s available from supermarkets, selected greengrocers and Middle Eastern food shops.
Pomegranate molasses is from selected delis and Middle Eastern food shops.
- Author: Valli Little & Warren Mendes
- Image credit: Jeremy Simons
- Publication: Taste.com.au
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