Categories: Casseroles- One Dish Meals- Stir Fry- Pot Pies

Ingredients

• For Tomatoes:
• 1/2 cup diced fresh tomatoes
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 tsp finely chopped garlic
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• For Couscous:
• 1 tsp. olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup couscous
• For tuna:
• 1 boneless skinless tuna steak, about 1-inch thick (see note)
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. For the tomatoes:

2. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, combine the tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic and red pepper flakes. Toss. Cover, let rest.

3. To make the couscous:

4. Heat oil in a small saucepan. Add onion, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until onion wilts, about 4 minutes.

5. Add water; bring to a boil. Pour in couscous. Stir once, cover, remove from heat. let stand 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.

6. Meanwhile, heat broiler.

7. Brush tuna with oil. Season with thyme, salt and pepper. Broil tuna 6 inches below the broiler until just done, about 4 minutes per side. Cut into bite-size pieces. Tumble couscous and tuna over tomatoes. Toss.

8. Note: Can substitute 2 (5 oz.) cans of tuna packed in oil, drained.

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