A healthy and nutritious one-dish meal loaded with protein from tuna and black beans and tons of vegetables. Gluten-free and inexpensive yet tasty and eye-catching. Perfect for summer parties.
Ingredients
2 5 oz cans Bumblebee Prime Fillet Albacore Tuna with Jalapeños & Olive Oil OR Chipotle & Olive Oil
1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 red onion, diced
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup cooked corn kernels (thawed if using frozen)
1½ cups cooked white rice
Dressing
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
¼ extra-virgin olive oil
1 7 oz. can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl combine tuna, beans, onion, tomatoes and corn and stir to combine
If using leftover rice, heat in the microwave. If using freshly cooked rice, add while still warm.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together lime juice and two teaspoons sauce from the can of chipotle peppers in adobo.
Dice one chipotle pepper and add it to the dressing. Reserve the rest of the can.
Whisk in olive oil to create an emusion.
While rice is still warm, pour dressing over the ingredients in the bowl. Add chopped cilantro and toss to combine.
Season well with salt and pepper.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice if necessary.
Can be made ahead. Allow to come to room temperature prior to serving.
Recipe by West of the Loop at https://www.westoftheloop.com/2015/06/26/southwestern-tuna-with-rice-corn-and-black-beans/