Best Tuscan Tuna And Bean Sandwiches Recipes

TUSCAN BEANS WITH TUNA

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
16 fresh sage leaves (8 chopped, 8 whole)
2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans
3/4 pound kale, stems and ribs discarded, large leaves torn in half
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup grape tomatoes, thinly sliced
3 inner stalks celery, thinly sliced (with some leaves)
1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
1/3 cup chopped roasted red peppers
1 12-ounce can solid white albacore tuna in water, drained

Steps:

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and chopped sage and cook until the garlic just starts to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the beans (including the liquid from the cans) and 1 cup water. Increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Add the kale and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender and the liquid looks creamy, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, toss the tomatoes, celery, olives and roasted peppers in a medium bowl. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat, then fry the sage leaves until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes; drain on paper towels. Reserve the oil.
Break the tuna into large chunks and divide among shallow bowls. Spoon the bean mixture around the tuna and top with the olive salad and fried sage. Drizzle with the reserved sage oil and season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 36 milligrams, Sodium 1,092 milligrams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 33 grams

TUNA WITH TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SALAD

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Once the tuna steaks hit the grill, do not move them around or they may tear. This recipe is for tuna that is still pink in the middle (medium-rare). Increase the cooking time for tuna that is more cooked through. -Vance E. Werner Jr., Franklin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 plum tomato, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
TUNA:
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., Brush tuna with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; place on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat until slightly pink in the center for medium-rare, 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 45g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TUSCAN TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

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This no-mayo tuna salad is dressed with a simple drizzle of olive oil and fresh lemon juice. For my salads, I prefer an olive oil with a fruity instead of grassy taste.

Provided by Heidi

Categories Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups arugula (, (or spinach or other favorite lettuce))
15 ounces cannellini beans (, rinsed and drained (or Great Northern beans))
5 ounces white albacore tuna packed in water (, drained)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (, halved)
1/4 cup sliced olives (, (green, Kalamata, or your favorite variety))
Thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl or two smaller bowls, combine the arugula, white beans, tuna, tomatoes, olives and and red onion.
Drizzle with the olive oil and the juice from the lemon. Toss to combine.
Top with crumbled feta cheese and season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 436 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 1120 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 3 g

TUSCAN TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SANDWICHES

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These are a wonderful alternative to your typical tuna sandwiches. Original recipe published in Gourmet magazine.

Provided by nyxie

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, then mashed
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 (6 ounce) cans italian tuna in vegetable oil, drained
1/4 cup pitted black olives, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
8 slices rustic bread
1 cup loosely packed trimmed watercress leaf

Steps:

Mix together all ingredients listed under 'bean mixture' and set aside.
Mix together all ingredients listed under 'tuna salad mixture' and set aside.
Spoon 1/4 of the bean mixture on 1 slice of bread, then top with 1/4 of the tuna salad, some watercress, and another slice of bread.
Make the rest of the sandwiches in the same manner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 1024.8, Carbohydrate 53, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 38.8