Green Goddess Bowl with Tuna Steak

Serves

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup (190 g) dried quinoa, rinsed
1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
1 cup (135 g) frozen green peas
handful fresh mint
handful basil leaves
2 avocados
1 lime, juiced
7 oz (200 g) baby spinach
4 tuna steaks (approx 1 lb/450 g)
salt and pepper, to taste

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

506

Fats

19 g

Protein

41 g

Carbs

49 g

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Once cooked, transfer to large bowl and set aside to cool.
  • In medium-sized pot, cook broccoli for 6 to 8 minutes, adding green peas in towards the end, until tender. Drain vegetables, then add to bowl with quinoa.
  • In food processor or blender, blend 1 avocado, mint, basil, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Once blended and creamy, add to quinoa and vegetables. Mix well to combine.
  • Chop remaining avocado and stir through quinoa. Add spinach and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside until needed.
  • Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Heat dry grill pan over high heat and cook tuna steaks for 3 to 4 minutes on each side (depending on thickness). Once cooked, remove tuna steaks from pan and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Divide green quinoa salad and tuna steaks between 4 plates and serve.