Rice Sticks With Uncooked Tomato Sauce, Tuna, Capers and Olives Recipe

Name: Rice Sticks With Uncooked Tomato Sauce, Tuna, Capers and Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ripe, locally grown tomatoes; 1 to 2 garlic cloves, green shoots removed, finely chopped or pureed; Salt; freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon balsamic or sherry vinegar; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 5-ounce can water-packed light tuna, drained and broken up with a fork, or 5 to 6 ounces cooked fresh tuna, cut in thin bite-size pieces; 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed; 10 imported black olives, halved and pitted; 2 tablespoons slivered basil leaves; 7 to 8 ounces thin rice sticks

Servings: persons

1 pound ripe, locally grown tomatoes
1 to 2 garlic cloves, green shoots removed, finely chopped or pureed
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon balsamic or sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 5-ounce can water-packed light tuna, drained and broken up with a fork, or 5 to 6 ounces cooked fresh tuna, cut in thin bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
10 imported black olives, halved and pitted
2 tablespoons slivered basil leaves
7 to 8 ounces thin rice sticks

1
Begin heating a large pot of water.
2
Cut the tomatoes in half along the equator.
3
Set a strainer over a bowl, and squeeze out the seeds.
4
Rub the seed pods against the strainer to extract the juice, and discard the seeds.
5
Cupping the skin side of the tomatoes in your hand, grate the tomatoes on the large holes of a box grater into a wide bowl.
6
Stir in the garlic, salt and pepper, balsamic vinegar, tuna, capers, olives and olive oil.
7
Allow to sit for 20 to 30 minutes while you soak the rice sticks.
8
Place the rice sticks in a large bowl, and cover with hot water.
9
Soak for 20 minutes or until pliable, and drain.
10
Using kitchen scissors, cut the noodles in half, into roughly 6- to 8-inch lengths.
11
When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the rice sticks.
12
Boil one minute until tender but still al dente, and drain.
13
Toss at once with the tomato mixture and the basil, and serve.

752

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ripe, locally grown tomatoes, 1 to 2 garlic cloves, green shoots removed, finely chopped or pureed, Salt, freshly ground pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Rice Sticks With Uncooked Tomato Sauce, Tuna, Capers and Olives 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.

Rice Sticks With Uncooked Tomato Sauce, Tuna, Capers and Olives

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