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.
Add crushed tomatoes and water, season with salt and pepper, and simmer covered 14-16 minutes until rice is tender. Rest 5 minutes.
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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.
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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.
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