This dramatic architectural
dish takes taste and health to new heights. Garnish with walnut
pieces and a sprig of frisée.
California Walnut
Couscous Tuna Tower
3/4 cup chopped California Walnuts
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 pound large grain couscous
2 1/2 cups water
2 (6-ounce) cans water packed tuna, drained
2 tablespoons chopped pitted green olives
2 tablespoons capers
1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley
1 tablespoon each: lemon zest and juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1 head frisée (curly endive)
3 tablespoons reduced-calorie red wine vinaigrette
2 medium-size red tomatoes, cut into 4 thick slices
2 medium-size yellow tomatoes, cut into 4 thick slices
- In dry skillet, toast walnuts over medium
to high heat until lightly browned, about 1 to 2 minutes. Set
aside.
- Spray a non-stick saucepan with cooking
spray. Add onion and sauté over medium heat until just
softened. Add couscous and cook until lightly browned. Add water;
cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 8 to 10 minutes; cool slightly.
Add tuna, olives, capers, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice and
1/2 cup walnuts. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Wash frisée; separate leaves and
toss with vinaigrette. Divide evenly among four plates. Sprinkle
with remaining walnuts. Stack one red and one yellow tomato slice
on top of frisée. Fill four 8 ounce ramekins (or custard
cups) with couscous mixture and pack tightly. Invert ramekin
on top of tomato slices to unmold.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional Information: Per serving: 523
calories, 31.5 g protein, 60.1 g carbohydrate, 7.4 g dietary
fiber, 704 mg sodium, 19.0 g total fat, 12.8 gm polyunsaturated
fatty acids, 2.0 gm saturated fatty acids, 20 mg cholesterol
Recipe and photograph provided courtesy
California Walnuts.
