Fresh Tuna Hero

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A vibrant tuna hero sandwich packed with fresh vegetables, roasted red pepper, and flavorful garlic, perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal for seafood lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 6 large garlic cloves
  • 1 Tbsp. white wine
  • 2 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 lb. tuna steak
  • 4 French bread rolls
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • thin slices red onion
  • 2 oz. string beans
  • 1 ripe tomato
  • 1 roasted red bell pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Roast the red bell pepper: halve, core, and seed the pepper.
  2. Flatten the pepper with your hand and place, skin side up, on foil on a baking sheet.
  3. Broil about 3 inches from the heat until the skins blacken and are charred.
  4. Remove to a paper bag and close for 15 minutes to steam.
  5. Rub off the charred skin from the pepper and set aside.
  6. In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp. white wine, 2 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil, and minced garlic; season with salt and pepper.
  7. Rub the tuna steak with some of the garlic mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  9. Cook the tuna steak for about 3-4 minutes per side until desired doneness, then remove and let rest.
  10. Slice the French bread rolls lengthwise and toast lightly if desired.
  11. Spread some garlic olive oil mixture on the bread.
  12. Top each roll with thin slices of red onion, blanched string beans, tomato slices, roasted red pepper, and sliced tuna.
  13. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the filling, close the rolls, and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

651 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.2g 30% DV
Total Fat 55.8g 72% DV
Carbs 24.3g 9% DV
Fiber 9.5g 34% DV
Sugar 3g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10002.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1766.8mg 38% DV
Cholesterol 9mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 66.3mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 76.2mg 85% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 68.3mg 5% DV
Iron 15.3mg 85% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Wheat/Gluten Fish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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