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