Fresh Tuna Hero

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. 2
   Cut off about 1/4 inch from the top of each clove of garlic, discard.
3. 3
   Place garlic cloves in a small ramekin.
4. 4
   Drizzle with white wine and I teaspoon pure olive oil.
5. 5
   Sprinkle with salt and pepper, cover with foil and bake for 1 hour, or until garlic is soft.
6. 6
   Remove and cool to room temperature.
7. 7
   Sprinkle both sides of tuna with black pepper.
8. 8
   Heat remaining 2 tablespoons pure olive oil in a non stick skillet.
9. 9
   Sear tuna over medium-high heat and cook for 3 minutes per side for medium rare.
10. 10
    Remove from pan, cool and cut crosswise into 8 thin slices.
11. 11
    Reserve.
12. 12
    Slice the top third off each roll, lengthwise; reserve tops.
13. 13
    Hollow out the center of each roll.
14. 14
    Brush insides with the extra-virgin olive oil.
15. 15
    Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins and spread over the inside of each roll.
16. 16
    To assemble sandwiches, lay 2 slices of tuna along bottom.
17. 17
    Next, lay string beans lengthwise.
18. 18
    Top each with a slice of tomato and roasted pepper, pressing down on ingredients.
19. 19
    Sprinkle evenly with black pepper and parsley.
20. 20
    Cover rolls with reserved tops; press down again.
21. 21
    To ensure that the sandwich is perfectly moist, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours before serving.