Sesame-Seared Tuna with Vegetable Slaw

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
SLAW2 carrots, peeled2 parsnips, peeled2 each: green and red bell pepper, cored and seeded1 small sweet onion1 jalapeno pepper, cored ( and seeded for less heat)2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantroDRESSING.5 cup nonfat yogurt.5 cup rice vinegarsea salt and white pepperseeds from .5 vanilla beanTUNA.5 cup white sesame seeds.5 cup black sesame seeds1Tbsp wasabi powder 1 Tbsp sesame oil2 pieces tuna loin (about 8 oz each), cut in halfgreens (such as baby spinach)vegetable oil cooking spray
Directions
SLAW
Attach grating blade to food processor. Julienne each vegetable and set aside. Combine dressing ingredients in a bowl. Add vegetables and cilantro. Mix gently. Let rest for 30 minutes.
TUNA
COmbine sesame seeds and wasabi in a bowl;season with salt and pepper. Heat large nonstick pan over high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray than drizzle in oil. Salt tuna lightly, then coat with the sesame wasabi mixture. Reduce heat to medium . Sear tuna until ightly browned, about 2 minutes. FLip, then cook 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and llet rest for a few minutes. Divide slaw among 4 plates, top with tuna and garnish with greens.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AER1977.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 579.3
  • Total Fat: 23.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 66.6 mg
  • Sodium: 617.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 50.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 12.4 g
  • Protein: 46.3 g

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