Diabetic recipe: low-carb grilled yellowfin tuna steak and asparagus black bean salad

June 22, 12:59 PMHouston Diabetes ExaminerAimey Stinchcomb

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Grilling season is here! For a quick and easy low-carb diabetic-friendly dinner tonight, try this grilled yellowfin tuna steak and asparagus black bean salad!

Here's what you'll need:

• 1 yellowfin tuna steak (fresh or thawed)
• 6-10 asparagus spears
• 1 tomato
• 1 c. zucchini and/or yellow squash
• 1/2 c. green bell pepper
• 1/2 c. black beans (canned, well rinsed)
• 1 - 2 c. baby spring mix lettuce
• fresh ground pepper
• pinch of salt
• Old Bay seasoning
• 1 tsp. lime juice
• 1 - 2 Tbsp. SASS Calamata Feta dressing (or all-natural low-carb dressing of your choice!)

Spray your stove-top or outdoor grill with non-stick cooking spray and heat to medium-high heat. Rinse the tuna steak and sprinkle both sides with fresh ground pepper, salt and Old Bay seasoning to your liking. Grill tuna on both sides for 2-3 minutes. Add asparagus and zucchini squash to the grill, sprinkle with seasonings and cook 5-6 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare lettuce, chopped tomato and green pepper on a plate. Microwave black beans in a small bowl for 2-3 minutes to heat then add to plate. Tuna should be seared on both sides but remain slightly raw in the center. Be careful to not overcook. Remove tuna and vegetables from the grill and place onto plate. Drizzle with dressing and lime juice and enjoy!

Tuna fish are loaded with nutrients like selenium, magnesium, potassium, B1 & B6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids. Tuna is also an excellent source of high quality protein and helps to improve cardiovascular health. For more information and nutritional facts about tuna, click here.