Chimituna: Chimichurri & Tuna


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Ingredients

For the Tuna Mixture:
1 package of Albacore Tuna (if using canned, drain first)
1/2 celery stalk, chopped
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
1/2 small red onion, diced
For the Chimichurri Sauce:
1 cup packed chopped cilantro
1 cup packed chopped Italian parsley
1 clove of garlic
Zest of 1/2 a lime
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Diced jalapeno chili (how much depends how spicy you like it)
1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil (more depending how thick you want the sauce. I like i
Salt & Pepper to taste

Preparation

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For the Tuna Mixture:
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Add all ingredients into Food Processor and pulse until blended
3
Makes about 1 cup
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Combine and Mix:
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After you’ve made the tuna mixture, add chimichurri mix one spoonful at a time until it’s to your liking.
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Gently mix, cover tightly and chill in fridge for a few hours (so the flavors can marry). I usually eat it with crispy whole-grain crackers or stuffed in a wheat pita.

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The other day I was trying to figure out what to have for lunch and grabbed a package of tuna from my pantry. When I opened the fridge to look for ingredients, I noticed some leftover chimichurri sauce from the night before. Why not mix the tuna and chimichurri? Why hadn’t I tried this before?

Yield:

5.0 servings

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Sunday, December 6, 2009 - 2:13am

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