Tuna and Chickpea Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Tuna and Chickpea Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bulb fennel (plus 2 tbsp. fennel fronds); 1/4 c. lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons); 3 tbsp. olive oil; kosher salt; Black pepper; 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, rinsed; 1 12 oz. can solid white tuna in water, rinsed; 1/2 c. pitted Kalamata olives (about 18) chopped; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 4 oz. snap peas, roughly chopped; 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

Servings: persons

1 bulb fennel (plus 2 tbsp. fennel fronds)
1/4 c. lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
3 tbsp. olive oil
kosher salt
Black pepper
1 15 oz. can chickpeas, rinsed
1 12 oz. can solid white tuna in water, rinsed
1/2 c. pitted Kalamata olives (about 18) chopped
3 scallions, thinly sliced
4 oz. snap peas, roughly chopped
1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

1
Halve, core, and very thinly slice the fennel and transfer to a medium bowl.
2
Add 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and toss to combine.
3
Let sit for at least ten minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
4
In a medium bowl, toss together the chickpeas, tuna, olives, scallions, snap peas, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fennel fronds, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper; fold in the fennel and any juices accumulated in the bowl.
5
Arrange the lettuce on plates or a platter and spoon the tuna mixture on top.

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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 bulb fennel (plus 2 tbsp. fennel fronds), 1/4 c. lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons), 3 tbsp. olive oil, kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Tuna and Chickpea Lettuce Cups 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.

Tuna and Chickpea Lettuce Cups

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