Super Tuna

Name: Super Tuna
Ingredients: 2 cans white albacore tuna in water; 1 can cannellini beans; 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced or minced; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; Olive oil; Grated Pecorino Romano cheese; Sea salt and cracked black pepper; 3 ounces hummus; Sesame oil; 1 carrot, shredded; 1/2 cup green pitted olives; 1/2 cup sweet gherkin pickles, sliced or chopped; Olive oil; Sea salt and cracked black pepper; Balsamic vinegar

15 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

2 cans white albacore tuna in water
1 can cannellini beans
2 cloves garlic, finely sliced or minced
1/2 onion, finely chopped
Olive oil
Grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Sea salt and cracked black pepper
3 ounces hummus
Sesame oil
1 carrot, shredded
1/2 cup green pitted olives
1/2 cup sweet gherkin pickles, sliced or chopped
Olive oil
Sea salt and cracked black pepper
Balsamic vinegar

Directions

1

For the tuna and beans: Drain the tuna, put in a bowl and set aside.
2

Open the beans but don't drain.
3

In a large skillet over medium heat, caramelize the garlic and onions together in some olive oil.
4

When browned, add the can of beans and saute.
5

Cook for 2 minutes, and then add a handful of Pecorino Romano cheese, 2 pinches salt and 5 turns of the pepper mill.
6

Add the tuna to the bean mixture.
7

Give a quick toss in the skillet, and then put the contents into a bowl.
8

Scoop a cup of tuna and beans and put on a plate.
9

Add the hummus as a side.
10

Drizzle sesame oil on top of the hummus, and add grind some pepper on top.
11

For the side salad: Toss the carrots, olives and pickles in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
12

Add salt and pepper to taste and balsamic vinegar to your liking.
13

Serve on the side.
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This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
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The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.