This simmered dish pairs fresh tuna loin with potato, onion and green bell pepper. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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Saute onion and green pepper 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and paprika, stir 20 seconds, then add tomato and cook 2 minutes. Add diced potatoes and fish stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15-18 minutes until potatoes are tender. Lower the heat. Add tuna chunks and simmer gently 3-4 minutes until just cooked (do not boil hard). Season with salt and pepper and finish with a splash of red wine vinegar. Serve hot.","cookingInstructions":["Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and green pepper 5 minutes until softened.","Add garlic and paprika, stir 20 seconds, then add tomato and cook 2 minutes.","Add diced potatoes and fish stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15-18 minutes until potatoes are tender.","Lower the heat. Add tuna chunks and simmer gently 3-4 minutes until just cooked (do not boil hard).","Season with salt and pepper and finish with a splash of red wine vinegar. Serve hot."],"cuisine":"spanish","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Heart friendly","High protein","Gluten free","Pescatarian"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"difficulty":"Medium","estimatedMacros":{"protein":61,"carbohydrates":59.58999999999999,"fat":17.18,"fiber":9.849999999999998,"alcohol":1},"ingredients":[{"name":"fresh tuna loin","grams":190,"calories":220},{"name":"potato","grams":240,"calories":185},{"name":"onion","grams":70,"calories":28},{"name":"green bell pepper","grams":80,"calories":16},{"name":"garlic","grams":5,"calories":7},{"name":"ripe tomato","grams":120,"calories":22},{"name":"olive oil","grams":15,"calories":133},{"name":"fish stock","grams":350,"calories":21},{"name":"sweet paprika","grams":2,"calories":6},{"name":"red wine vinegar","grams":10,"calories":8},{"name":"salt","grams":2,"calories":0},{"name":"black pepper","grams":1,"calories":3}]},"relatedSections":[{"title":"More Lunch Recipes","path":"/recipes/lunch","recipes":[{"id":"por-0054","title":"Tomato Rice with Seared Tuna and Herb Oil","cuisine":"portuguese","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Heart friendly","High protein","Pescatarian","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["tomato rice","seared fish","one pot","bright"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/por-0054-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"}]}]}