Tuna with Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Tuna with Rice Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked brown rice

2 cups water

2 tablespoons olive oil

divided

1 onion

chopped

1 teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

divided

1 cup frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)

4 (4 ounce) tuna steaks

¼ teaspoon salt

1 bulb shallots

peeled and chopped

¾ cup water

1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

¼ teaspoon grated orange zest

1 tablespoon orange juice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place the rice and 2 cups water in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover reduce heat to low and simmer 45 minutes.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and cook until tender. Season with thyme and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Gently stir into the cooked rice.

Step 3

Place the edamame in separate pot with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes or until tender. Mix into the rice.

Step 4

Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet. Rub tuna with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt. Place tuna in the skillet and cook to desired doneness. Set aside and keep warm.

Step 5

Place shallots in skillet. Increase heat to high and pour in 3/4 cup water. Cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup then stir in chives orange zest and orange juice. Arrange fish over the rice and drizzle with the sauce to serve.

Nutritional Information

Tuna with Rice Pilaf Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 338

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.7g 59%

Carbohydrates: 33.5g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 8.9g 14%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 50.7mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 264.1IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 17.8mg 137%

Vitamin B6: 1.2mg 73%

Vitamin C: 6.7mg 11%

Folate: 19mcg 5%

Calcium: 50.6mg 5%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 115.7mg 41%

Potassium: 690mg 19%

Sodium: 190.8mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 59%

Calories From Fat: 80

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.