Tuna with White Beans and Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

Name: Tuna with White Beans and Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried Great Northern beans (about 6 1/2 ounces); 5 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth; 7 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 5 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; 4 6- to 8-ounceahi tuna steaks (each about 3/4 to 1 inch thick); Sun-dried Tomato Sauce

Servings: persons

1
Place beans in medium bowl.
2
Add enough cold water to cover beans by 3 inches.
3
Let stand overnight.
4
Drain.
5
Combine beans and stock in large saucepan.
6
Bring to boil.
7
Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer until beans are just tender, about 1 hour.
8
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
9
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
10
Add onion, carrot and celery and saute until almost tender, about 5 minutes.
11
Add thyme and lemon peel and stir 1 minute.
12
Add beans, reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid and 2 tablespoons oil and toss until heated through, about 5 minutes.
13
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
14
Remove from heat.
15
Cover to keep warm.
16
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in another heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
17
Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper.
18
Add tuna to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium.
19
Spoon beans onto center of each of 4 plates, dividing equally among plates.
20
Top each with tuna steak.
21
Spoon Sun-dried Tomato Sauce over tuna steaks and serve immediately.

1111

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1 cup dried Great Northern beans (about 6 1/2 ounces), 5 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth, 7 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Tuna with White Beans and Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!