The Anonymous Widower

Tuna with Beans and Tomatoes

This is a pretty quick and very good recipe that came from the BBC web site.  I’ve done it a few times and always do it with line caught tuna from somewhere like the Maldives, as this is sustainable.

You’ll need these ingredients.  Quantities are for four people.

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 12 tomatoes, halved
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 350g baby green beans, trimmed
• 4 tuna steaks
• 10 basil leaves, roughly torn

This is the method to use.

1. Preheat the oven to 390F/Gas 6. I use the bottom of the top oven on the AGA.
2. Lightly mix the oil, tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl then place ingredients in a large oven-proof dish.
3. Roast uncovered in a hot oven for about 35 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft.
4. Steam the beans until tender.
5. Grill the tuna steaks until brown on both sides or just cooked through.
6. Stir the basil into the tomato mixture and then serve the tuna with the tomatoes and beans.

It’s very easy to do and is totally gluten-free.

It seems to follow the pattern of being meat or fish with a sweet sauce.

July 7, 2009 - Posted by AnonW | Food | Coeliac/Gluten-Free, Recipe, Tuna