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Mediterranean orzo with tuna, parsley, lemon zest and olive oil

 

We just finished working with a chef to create ten new tantalizing tuna recipes.  They’re all effortless and so delicious.  Here’s a sneak peak of one, which I made for lunch today in, just like the recipe says, ten minutes start to finish.  Tuna is somehow nostalgic and fresh at the same time – it never fails as a fast, filling meal.  I look forward to trying and sharing the rest of our new tuna recipes soon!
 
Mediterranean Orzo with Tuna, Parsley, Lemon Zest and Olive Oil
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4-8
 
INGREDIENTS
4          (5 ounce) cans tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
2          cups orzo, cooked
1          clove garlic, minced
1          lemon, zested and juiced
3          tablespoons olive oil
⅛         teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2          tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
 
DIRECTIONS
1)         In a 4-quart salad bowl, mix tuna, orzo, garlic, lemon zest and juice. Let rest 5 minutes.
 
2)         Stir in remaining ingredients and season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.
 
Chef’s Tip: For a portable snack, pack into a small serving container and refrigerate. Perfect for a post-workout meal or an afternoon snack.  Can be stored for up to five days.
 
Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 451
Total Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 483 mg
Potassium: 446 mg
Fiber: 2 g

About Jennifer

I am a registered dietitian with the National Fisheries Institute, so fish is my nutrition forte. I earned my BA in Communication from Southwestern University, just outside of Austin, TX. During college, one of my very favorite evening outings was a leisurely trip to the grocery market. My passion for food was undeniable, so I combined both of my interests by earning my MS in Nutrition Communication from Tufts University in Boston, MA. As well as my Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the University of Delaware.

Beyond reading scientific studies about docosahexaenoic acid and selenium, I love to entertain, travel, watch reality TV, grill outdoors, and go to spin class. I live in Kailua, HI on the island of Oahu where my husband serves as a US Marine Corps JAG.

People in Hawaii eat more fish and shellfish than average, but over 80 percent of typical Americans don't eat seafood at least twice per week. Doctors and dietitians like me say that's the goal, so BlogAboutSeafood is here to show you just what plenty of seafood looks like in an RD's real-life diet.

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