WARM BLACKENED TUNA

WARM BLACKENED TUNA



A healthy mixture of tasty tuna and delicious raw vegetables.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

5 cup romaine lettuce , torn
2 cup red cabbage, shredded , coarsely
1 cup chopped green bell peppers (or yellow)
1 1/2 cup sliced zucchini
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 tsp ground thyme
1 1/4 lb tuna steaks , cut 1 inch thick
1/3 cup cold water
3/4 cup sliced white onion
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp chicken bouillon

Directions  
1 Preheat the broiler, then take a large bowl combine the romaine with the cabbage, bell peppers, and zucchini and set aside.
2 Take a small bowl and combine the onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, ground red pepper, and thyme.
3 Take the tuna and rub both sides with spice mixture, then place the tuna broiler pan and broil 4 inches below heat for about 10 minutes or until done to the desired degree, turning the tuna once, cover and set aside.
4 To make dressing for the tuna, take a small saucepan and bring water to a boil over high heat. Take onion slices and add to saucepan and then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer covered for 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender.
5 Add the vinegar, mustard, oil, and bouillon granules to the saucepan, cook and stir until the mixture is heated through.
6 Take romaine mixture and place on four salad plates, slice the tuna and arrange it on top of the romaine mixture, drizzle with dressing and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts
Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories	237.8
Total Carbs	11.6 g
Dietary Fiber	2.9 g
Sugars	6 g
Total Fat	3.1 g
Saturated Fat	0.2 g
Unsaturated Fat	2.9 g
Potassium	260.4 mg
Protein	44.5 g
Sodium	166.4 mg
Dietary Exchanges 1 1/2 Vegetable