Tuna, Bulgur & Chickpea

Published on 1 February 2025 at 15:07

Ingredients

  • ½ cup bulgur wheat

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp grated lemon zest

  • ½ cup lemon juice

  • 1 can chickpeas

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley & mint

  • 2 tuna steaks 

  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill

  • pinch of salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Place bulgur in a large heatproof bowl. Add boiling water to cover by 2 inches. Let stand for 30 minutes. Drain any excess water.
  • Mix the bulgur with 1 tbsp. oil, 2 tsp. lemon zest, 1/4 cup lemon juice, salt & pepper. Add chickpeas, parsley, and mint.
  • Stir to combine. Set aside. Heat 2 tbsp. oil and add tuna steaks and sear until lightly browned on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the tuna and cook until lightly browned on the other side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat and add onion to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes. Return the tuna steaks to the pan, cover, and cook,

     flipping once for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Meanwhile, combine dill with the remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice and salt & pepper.

  • Transfer the tuna to a serving platter. Spoon the onions over the tuna and drizzle with the lemon juice-dill mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tsp. lemon zest and serve with the bulgur salad.