HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (DINNER): BALSAMIC GLAZED TUNA

·         1¼ tsp. ground pepper

·         ¼ tsp. salt (optional)

·         4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks

·         ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth (Kitchen Basic)

·         ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

·         ¼ cup Splenda

·         1 TBSP low-sodium soy sauce

·         1½ tsp. cornstarch

·         ¼ cup green onion, chopped

·         Cooking spray

1.      Place skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat

2.      Season tuna steak with salt and pepper

3.      Place fish on skillet and cook for 3 minutes on each side until medium rare, then remove from heat

4.      To make glaze: combine broth, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a small pan and bring to a boil

5.      Cook one minute, stirring constantly

6.      Spoon glaze over tuna, top with onion and serve

Servings:  4

Serving size:  1 tuna steak and 2 tablespoons of glaze

Nutritional Information

Calories:  210

Fat:  0 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g                 TIP:             

Cholesterol:  35 mg               The glaze may be made one or two

Sodium:  366 mg                    days ahead to save time.

Carbohydrate:  5 g              .       

Fiber:  0 g

Protein:  40 g

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD