Tuna and Red Onion Spiedini

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Tuna and Red Onion Spiedini
45 min.
2
614kcal

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If you're looking for a quick, delicious, and healthful meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner, look no further than our Tuna and Red Onion Spiedini! This delightful dish champions fresh, high-quality ingredients, featuring succulent tuna steak marinated in a zesty garlic and rosemary dressing. Each skewer is a burst of flavor, combining the tender chunks of tuna with sweet, caramelized red onions and bright lemon slices, all lightly charred to perfection on the grill.

Not only is this recipe gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also provides a generous serving of protein while keeping the calorie count reasonable – just 614 kcal for two servings! The refreshing salad of mixed baby greens on the side adds a crisp contrast to the rich flavors of the spiedini, making it a well-rounded meal that’s as satisfying as it is nourishing.

Ideal for outdoor grilling or a cozy indoor meal, this vibrant dish is quick to prepare and sure to impress. The grilling process enhances the natural flavors while infusing the skewers with mouthwatering aromas. With a prep and cooking time of just 45 minutes, you can enjoy a gourmet dining experience right in your own home! Treat yourself to this very healthy recipe that doesn’t compromise on taste.

Ingredients

  • 11 ounce ahi tuna steak cut into 1-inch pieces
  • teaspoons rosemary leaves fresh chopped
  • slices optional: lemon halved
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • ounces the salad mixed
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 12 pieces onion red

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill
  • skewers
  • metal skewers

Directions

  1. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  2. Whisk oil, lemon juice and rosemary in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Thread tuna, onion and lemon slices onto 4 metal skewers.
  3. Brush with dressing; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill tuna and onion until tuna is just opaque in center and onion is slightly charred and tender, turning and brushing often with some remaining dressing, about 8 minutes.
  4. Toss greens and all remaining dressing in medium bowl. Mound salad on plates; top with skewers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories614kcal
Protein24.07%
Fat72.58%
Carbs3.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.25
Glycemic Load
0.59
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
31.343913264897%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
6.71mg
Hesperetin
9.98mg
Naringenin
0.41mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.59mg
Isorhamnetin
0.3mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
1.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:614.43kcal
30.72%
Fat:49.8g
76.61%
Saturated Fat:7.78g
48.65%
Carbohydrates:5.16g
1.72%
Net Carbohydrates:4.2g
1.53%
Sugar:1.33g
1.48%
Cholesterol:59.25mg
19.75%
Sodium:70.02mg
3.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.16g
74.33%
Vitamin B12:14.7µg
245.06%
Selenium:57.18µg
81.69%
Vitamin A:3738.86IU
74.78%
Vitamin B3:13.7mg
68.5%
Vitamin D:8.89µg
59.25%
Vitamin E:7.67mg
51.15%
Phosphorus:414.65mg
41.47%
Vitamin B6:0.77mg
38.46%
Vitamin C:27.71mg
33.59%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.79%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.43%
Vitamin K:25.31µg
24.1%
Magnesium:85mg
21.25%
Vitamin B5:1.76mg
17.59%
Potassium:506.29mg
14.47%
Iron:2.21mg
12.28%
Copper:0.16mg
8.2%
Zinc:1.03mg
6.88%
Folate:21.05µg
5.26%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.25%
Fiber:0.96g
3.84%
Calcium:26.77mg
2.68%
Source:Epicurious