Couscous Tuna Tower Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 small onion, chopped
1 tbsp canola oil
2/3 cup uncooked couscous
1-1/4 cups water
2 cans (6 oz each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tbsp capers, drained
2 tbsp sliced ripe olives, drained
1 tbsp grated lemon peel
1 tbsp lemon juice
dash salt and pepper
1 tbsp red wine vinaigrette
2 cups torn curly endive
8 thick slices red tomatoes
8 thick slices yellow tomatoes

Directions:

In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add couscous; saute 1-2 minutes longer or until couscous is lightly browned. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 minutes. Cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine the couscous mixture, tuna, parsley, capers, olives, lemon peel, lemon juice, salt and pepper; set aside.
Pour vinaigrette over endive; toss to coat. On each of eight serving plates, layer a red tomato slice, a yellow tomato slice, 1/2 cup couscous mixture and 1/4 cup endive leaves. Yield: 8 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	122.21 Kcal (512 kJ)
Calories from fat	21.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.37g	4%
Cholesterol	2.55mg	1%
Sodium	171.29mg	7%
Potassium	678.37mg	14%
Total Carbs	20.06g	7%
Sugars	1.3g	5%
Dietary Fiber	3.57g	14%
Protein	5.86g	12%
Vitamin C	28.6mg	48%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	43.7mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	38.26 Kcal (160 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.74g	4%
Cholesterol	0.8mg	1%
Sodium	53.63mg	7%
Potassium	212.4mg	14%
Total Carbs	6.28g	7%
Sugars	0.41g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.12g	14%
Protein	1.84g	12%
Vitamin C	8.9mg	48%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	13.7mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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