California Walnut Couscous Tuna Tower Recipe

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California Walnut Couscous Tuna Tower
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Directions:

  1. In dry skillet, toast walnuts over medium to high heat until lightly browned, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Spray a non-stick saucepan with cooking spray.
  4. Add onion and sauté over medium heat until just softened.
  5. Add couscous and cook until lightly browned.
  6. Add water; cover and reduce heat to simmer.
  7. Cook 8 to 10 minutes; cool slightly.
  8. Add tuna, olives, capers, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice and 1/2 cup walnuts.
  9. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Set aside.
  11. Wash frisée; separate leaves and toss with vinaigrette.
  12. Divide evenly among four plates.
  13. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts.
  14. Stack one red and one yellow tomato slice on top of frisée.
  15. Fill four 8 ounce ramekins (or custard cups) with couscous mixture and pack tightly.
  16. Invert ramekin on top of tomato slices to un-mold.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 371.92 Kcal (1557 kJ)
Calories from fat 153.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.01g 26%
Cholesterol 5.1mg 2%
Sodium 403.14mg 17%
Potassium 552.7mg 12%
Total Carbs 41.84g 14%
Sugars 5.61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 8.88g 36%
Protein 15.91g 32%
Vitamin C 22.3mg 37%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 77.1mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 86.79 Kcal (363 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.97g 26%
Cholesterol 1.19mg 2%
Sodium 94.08mg 17%
Potassium 128.98mg 12%
Total Carbs 9.76g 14%
Sugars 1.31g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2.07g 36%
Protein 3.71g 32%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 37%
Iron 0.5mg 12%
Calcium 18mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.1
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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