Tuna with quinoa and brown rice

Name: Tuna with quinoa and brown rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 300 g brown rice; 15 ml olive oil; 170 g red onion; 2 tsp mustard seeds; 3 tsp garam masala; 100 g quinoa; 500 ml chicken broth; 250 ml water; 2 pcs green chili pepper; 30 ml lemon juice; 350 g tuna fillet; 80 g spinach; 15 g fresh cilantro; 1 pcs lemon; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A tuna dish served with a side of mixed quinoa and brown rice with added spices and herbs.

Total: 1 h
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 583
Protein: 36 g
Fat: 8 g
Carbs: 91 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

brown rice300 g
olive oil15 ml
red onion170 g
mustard seeds2 tsp
garam masala3 tsp
quinoa100 g
chicken broth500 ml
water250 ml
green chili pepper2 pcs
lemon juice30 ml
tuna fillet350 g
spinach80 g
fresh cilantro15 g
lemon1 pcs
saltto taste
black pepperto taste

Method

7 steps

Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot, add the chopped onion and sauté until soft.
Add the mustard seeds and garam masala, and heat for a minute until fragrant.
Add the rinsed brown rice and quinoa, and stir to combine with the spices.
Pour in the chicken broth and water, bring to a boil, cover with a lid, and simmer over low heat until the rice and quinoa are cooked.
Add the chopped tuna, sliced chili pepper, and spinach to the pot, and cook for a few more minutes until the fish is cooked through.
Remove from heat, and add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Serve the dish garnished with fresh cilantro and lemon slices.