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California Walnut Couscous Tuna Tower Recipe


California Walnut Couscous Tuna Tower Recipe
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1 year, 2 months ago
A healthy appetizer, and guaranteed you and your family and guests will love it!
Prep:40m Servings:4

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Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup chopped California walnuts
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 pound large grain couscous
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 (6-ounce) cans water packed tuna, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pitted green olives
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 tablespoon each: lemon zest and juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 head frisée (curly endive)
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-calorie red wine vinaigrette
  • 2 medium-size red tomatoes, cut into 4 thick slices
  • 2 medium-size yellow tomatoes, cut into 4 thick slices

Directions
  1. In dry skillet, toast walnuts over medium to high heat until lightly browned, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Spray a non-stick saucepan with cooking spray.
  4. Add onion and sauté over medium heat until just softened.
  5. Add couscous and cook until lightly browned.
  6. Add water; cover and reduce heat to simmer.
  7. Cook 8 to 10 minutes; cool slightly.
  8. Add tuna, olives, capers, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice and 1/2 cup walnuts.
  9. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Set aside.
  11. Wash frisée; separate leaves and toss with vinaigrette.
  12. Divide evenly among four plates.
  13. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts.
  14. Stack one red and one yellow tomato slice on top of frisée.
  15. Fill four 8 ounce ramekins (or custard cups) with couscous mixture and pack tightly.
  16. Invert ramekin on top of tomato slices to un-mold.

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Comments

mystic_river1 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Love it! ^5

elgab89 1 year, 2 months ago said:
What can I say more than: PERFECT!

midgelet 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Love your recipes!

trigger 1 year, 2 months ago said:
A piece of art work.
Michael

flavors 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Another great recipe. Your presentation is just beautiful. Thanks again. MJ

greekgirrrl 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Very attractive presentation!

bluewaterandsand 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Superb!


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