This simmered dish pairs tuna steak with long-grain rice, dry, tomato paste and onion, diced. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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Heat half the olive oil in a small pot over medium heat and saute the diced onion 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste for 30 seconds. Add rice and stir 1 minute to coat. Add crushed tomatoes and water, season with salt and pepper, and simmer covered 14-16 minutes until rice is tender. Rest 5 minutes. While rice cooks, pat tuna dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot pan 1-2 minutes per side (for medium-rare) or longer to preference. Stir chopped parsley and lemon juice into the remaining olive oil. Fluff the tomato rice, plate with tuna on top, and drizzle with herb oil.","cookingInstructions":["Rinse the rice briefly. Heat half the olive oil in a small pot over medium heat and saute the diced onion 2-3 minutes.","Stir in garlic and tomato paste for 30 seconds. Add rice and stir 1 minute to coat.","Add crushed tomatoes and water, season with salt and pepper, and simmer covered 14-16 minutes until rice is tender. Rest 5 minutes.","While rice cooks, pat tuna dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot pan 1-2 minutes per side (for medium-rare) or longer to preference.","Stir chopped parsley and lemon juice into the remaining olive oil. Fluff the tomato rice, plate with tuna on top, and drizzle with herb oil."],"cuisine":"portuguese","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Heart friendly","High protein","Pescatarian","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"difficulty":"Medium","estimatedMacros":{"protein":47.7918,"carbohydrates":73.45779999999999,"fat":18.027100000000004,"fiber":6.0705,"alcohol":0},"ingredients":[{"name":"tuna steak","grams":162,"calories":177},{"name":"long-grain rice, dry","grams":63,"calories":230},{"name":"olive oil","grams":16,"calories":141},{"name":"onion, diced","grams":54,"calories":22},{"name":"garlic, minced","grams":5,"calories":7},{"name":"tomato paste","grams":16,"calories":13},{"name":"crushed tomatoes","grams":162,"calories":52},{"name":"water","grams":198,"calories":0},{"name":"fresh parsley, chopped","grams":7,"calories":2},{"name":"lemon juice","grams":11,"calories":3},{"name":"salt","grams":2,"calories":0},{"name":"black pepper","grams":0.45,"calories":1}]},"relatedSections":[{"title":"More Lunch Recipes","path":"/recipes/lunch","recipes":[{"id":"spa-0003","title":"Basque Tuna Marmitako","cuisine":"spanish","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Heart friendly","High protein","Gluten free","Pescatarian"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","stew","one-pot","coastal"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/spa-0003-a-detail.webp"},{"id":"egy-0038","title":"Air-Fried Turkey Tawook with Tahini Salad","cuisine":"egyptian","dietTypes":["Balanced","High protein","High satiety","Low carb","Gluten free","Heart friendly"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","air fried","marinated","fresh"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/egy-0038-a-detail.webp"},{"id":"mex-0010","title":"Sopa de Lima with Turkey and Crisp Tortilla Strips","cuisine":"mexican","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","High protein","Gluten free","Heart friendly"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","soup","bright","citrusy","protein rich"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/mex-0010-a-detail.webp"}]},{"title":"More High Protein Meals","path":"/recipes/high-protein","recipes":[{"id":"geo-0054","title":"Kuchmachi Style Chicken Gizzards With Pomegranate And Herbs","cuisine":"georgian","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","High protein","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["offal","tart","herby","Georgian fried potatoes","comfort food"],"difficulty":"medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/geo-0054-a-detail.webp"},{"id":"mdb-0009","title":"Peri Peri Chicken Couscous Protein Bowl","cuisine":"my-diet-bowls","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Heart friendly","High protein"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["Protein Bowl","spicy","quick cook","protein rich"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/mdb-0009-a-detail.webp"},{"id":"aus-0053","title":"Chicken and Macadamia Rissoles with Tomato Onion Relish","cuisine":"australian","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","High protein","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["comfort food","pan fried","family style","protein rich"],"difficulty":"easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/aus-0053-a-detail.webp"}]}]}