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Seared Ahi Tuna with Chickpea Cucumber Salad
Seared Ahi Tuna with Chickpea Cucumber Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 273 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 6 oz filets ahi tuna
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup diced red pepper
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/8 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup Diced avocado
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresca
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Season ahi tuna filets on both sides with a little bit of salt and pepper. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon of cumin.
- Heat olive in a large non-stick skillet over a medium-high heat. Once olive oil is hot, add tuna. Sear until golden brown, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Flip and sear on the other side until golden brown, another 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from pan and let rest.
- Add chickpeas, red pepper, cucumber, cilantro, avocado, and queso fresca to a medium bowl. Gently toss to combine.
- In a small bowl or ramekin, whisk lime juice and honey. Pour over chickpea cucumber mixture along with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Thinly slice tuna and spoon salad on top.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1tuna steak with 1/2 cup chickpea salad
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
735mg
(31%)
Potassium
435mg
(12%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
182IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
140mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tuna steak with 1/2 cup chickpea salad | |
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 735mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 182IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.