Recipe of the Week: Mediterranean Tuna Steaks

Each week we be bring you new recipes for delicious, nutritious meals, which will help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. This week's recipe:

Mediterranean Tuna Steaks
Makes 2 servings


Ingredients

• 2-6 oz. tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick
• 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 medium ripe tomato, diced fine
• 6 green olives, pitted and chopped
• 1 Tbsp scallions, chopped
• 2 tsp capers
• 1 clove garlic, mashed
• Pinch of dried whole oregano

Directions

1. Rinse the tuna steaks under cold water and pat dry.
2. Brush tuna steaks with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Preheat grill or broiler.
4. Mix the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
5. Grill or broil the steaks on high heat, about 2-3 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
6. Top the tuna steaks with the tomato-olive mixture.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

• 262 calories
• 9g total fat
• 1g saturated fat
• 76mg cholesterol
• 4g carbohydrate
• 40g protein
• 1g fiber
• 450mg sodium