Tuna With White Beans and Basil Oil Recipe

Name: Tuna With White Beans and Basil Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup packed clean, dry basil leaves; 1 cup dried great northern beans, picked over and rinsed; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 pinch rosemary; 4 cups coarsely chopped escarole; 1 cup diced fresh plum tomato; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 4 tuna steaks, 1/2 inch thick (1 lb.)

Servings: persons

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Basil Oil:
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Combine oil and basil in 1-quart saucepan and heat over low heat just until warm (115 F).
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Pour into glass jar and let stand 4 hours or overnight.
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Strain; discard basil.
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Store tightly covered in refrigerator up to 2 days.
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Soak beans in water to cover by 1 inch overnight.
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(To quick-soak: Combine beans with water to cover by 1 inch in small saucepan and bring to boil; boil 2 minutes.
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Cover and let stand 1 hour.)
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Drain; cover with fresh water and simmer in small saucepan until tender, 50 to 60 minutes.
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Prepare grill.
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Heat oil in large skillet over high heat.
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Add garlic and rosemary; cook 30 seconds.
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Stir in escarole, tomatoes, 1 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoons pepper; cook until escarole is wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Drain beans and add to skillet, stirring until hot, 5 minutes.
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Keep warm.
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Brush both sides of tuna with 1 tablespoon Basil Oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Grill 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium.
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Spoon beans onto 4 dinner plates and place tuna on top.
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Drizzle 1 teaspoon Basil Oil around edge of each plate.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup packed clean, dry basil leaves, 1 cup dried great northern beans, picked over and rinsed, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Tuna With White Beans and Basil Oil 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.

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Tuna With White Beans and Basil Oil

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