Diabetic Dish of the Week - Tuna Steaks with Pineapple and Tomato Salsa

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is -  Tuna Steaks with Pineapple and Tomato Salsa. Tuna Steaks, Pineapple, Tomato, and Red Onion are just some of the ingredients you'll need to make this week's recipe. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes Management Tips, Diabetes News, and more! Be sure to check it out. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Tuna Steaks with Pineapple and Tomato Salsa

Ingredients
1 medium tomato, chopped

1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeño pepper*, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 teaspoons lime juice
4 tuna steaks (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions
1 - For salsa, combine tomato, pineapple, cilantro, jalapeño, onion, lime peel, and lime juice in medium bowl.

2 - Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna; cook 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare or to desired degree of doneness. Serve with salsa.

*Note. Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.

Yield: 4 servings.

Serving size: 1 tuna steak and scant 1/2 cup salsa.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 228 calories, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 27 g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 43 mg, Sodium: 338 mg, Fiber: 1 g

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