Peppered Tuna Nicoise Recipe

Name: Peppered Tuna Nicoise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. rice wine vinegar; 1/4 tsp. wasabi powder; 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves; 1 small shallot, trimmed and quartered; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger; 2 tsp. chopped fresh basil leaves; 1/2 c. orange juice; 6 c. mixed salad greens; 1/2 c. sliced radishes; 8 small new white potatoes, sliced thinly; 1 c. trimmed string beans; 4 Tbsp. ground pepper; 4 (6 oz.) yellowfin tuna fillets (1/2-inch thick); 4 Spanish green olives, pitted and sliced; 1/4 c. red bell pepper, trimmed and cut into thin strips; 4 lemon wedges; 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 Tbsp. seasoned dry bread crumbs; 1/2 c. pizza sauce; 3/4 c. shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1/4 c. rice wine vinegar
1/4 tsp. wasabi powder
1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
1 small shallot, trimmed and quartered
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
2 tsp. chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 c. orange juice
6 c. mixed salad greens
1/2 c. sliced radishes
8 small new white potatoes, sliced thinly
1 c. trimmed string beans
4 Tbsp. ground pepper
4 (6 oz.) yellowfin tuna fillets (1/2-inch thick)
4 Spanish green olives, pitted and sliced
1/4 c. red bell pepper, trimmed and cut into thin strips
4 lemon wedges
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/2 c. pizza sauce
3/4 c. shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese

1
Combine 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese with flour.
2
Toss zucchini pieces in cheese mixture.
3
Place in shallow 2-quart microwave-safe casserole with lid.
4
Add chicken and toss.
5
Cover and microwave on High for 4 minutes, stirring once or until chicken loses its pink color.
6
In small bowl combine bread crumbs and remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
7
Sprinkle chicken and zucchini with bread crumb mixture.
8
Cover lightly with paper towel.
9
Microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes until chicken is almost fully cooked. Spoon sauce over chicken and zucchini mixture.
10
Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. rice wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp. wasabi powder, 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, 1 small shallot, trimmed and quartered, and more.

Yes, Peppered Tuna Nicoise falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Peppered Tuna Nicoise

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