CHILLED, GRILLED VEGGIES WITH TUNA

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The smolder of smoky grilled flavor in a refreshingly chill dish. Zucchini and Japanese eggplants serve up an impressively romantic and fancy-ish dish for two.

Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (5 ounce) cans Genova Tuna in Olive Oil
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or rosemary
1 teaspoon sea salt
ΒΌ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 red bell peppers, thickly sliced
2 medium zucchini, thickly sliced lengthwise
2 Japanese or Chinese eggplants, thickly sliced lengthwise
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Place a grill pan over medium high heat. Drain tuna and transfer oil to the work bowl of a mini food processer. Add garlic, thyme or rosemary, salt and pepper. Pulse to combine. Brush the vegetables on both sides with oil mixture. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature or chill up to 24 hours. Meanwhile, place tuna in a small bowl. Add any remaining oil mixture, stirring to combine. Chill until ready to use. Arrange vegetables on a platter or plates and top with tuna. Garnish with lemon wedges before serving.

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