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Ahi Tuna Sesame Burger

Ahi Tuna Sesame Burger

Sesame crusted ahi tuna is seared and topped with Asian slaw. The slaw is tossed with an Avocado Cashew Butter vinaigrette. Then, the tuna is served on a low carb whole wheat bun. Serving suggestion: add roasted peppers.

To make the Avocado Cashew Butter, follow this recipe: Avocado Cashew Butter The Avocado Cashew Butter can be made ahead of time. Use the cashew butter as sandwich spread or dip. It tastes delicious with vegetables such as fresh, crisp celery and cucumber.

The Ahi Tuna Sesame Burger has good carb and protein appeal. Use a lower carb bun or lettuce wrap!

For this Ahi Tuna Sesame Burger, sushi-grade ahi is used. Tuna is a lean protein that helps build muscle. Many people are concerned about tuna’s high mercury content. Eating tuna with fresh cilantro can help remove mercury from the body. Even so, women who are pregnant should avoid eating tuna – both fresh and canned.

More on mercury:

For the average adult, the Centers for Disease Control suggests eating no more than 2 pounds of tuna or other high mercury level fish per week. Most people do not eat this much tuna weekly and should not be overly concerned – but remember, the guidelines apply to both fresh and canned tuna. In general, one average 4-ounce serving for adults should be fine. If you have a question or cause for concern about mercury levels in your body, consult your doctor.

Vegan for Fit

This recipe was inspired by Attila Hildmann’s Vegan For Fit book where he uses tofu instead of ahi tuna. Due to the high probability of GMO soy, I avoid tofu.  My rule exception? Fermented tofu such as tempeh!

Another healthy tofu substitution,  a veggie-based burger, such as this recipe for Black Bean Burger

Nutrition:
Serving size: 1 burger
Calories: 754
Fat: 51.7g
Saturated fat: 6.8g
Cholesterol: 35mg
Sodium: 297mg
Potassium: 1,379mg
Carbohydrates: 36.7g
Fiber: 8.9g
Sugars: 20.0g
Protein: 40.5g

TRY THE ARBONNE 30 DAYS TO HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM! << The Bikini Chef® approved program with vegan protein powders and more!

Photo courtesy of Attila Hildmann who was a guest on The Bikini Lifestyles Show on KABC AM 790

Recipe

Ahi Sesame Burger
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Sesame crusted ahi tuna is seared, topped with Asian slaw with Avocado Cashew Butter vinaigrette and served on a low carb whole wheat bun, roasted peppers are optional.

Ingredients

For slaw:
2 tablespoons almond oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon organic, raw honey
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup Avocado Cashew Butter (see recipe link, above)
1/2 small Serrano chili pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, diced
2 cups julienned Napa cabbage
1 medium carrot, julienned

Optional Bell Peppers:
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 medium shallot, diced
1/2 medium red bell pepper
1/2 medium yellow bell (or green, but green can upset the stomach) pepper
pinch sea salt
pinch black pepper

For tuna:
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup black sesame seeds
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 4-ounce tuna filets

2 low-carb high fiber buns (or substitute Portobello mushrooms)

Instructions

In a medium to large mixing bowl, whisk together almond oil and white wine vinegar.
Add hoisin sauce, honey, and tomato paste and whisk together and then stir in Avocado Cashew Butter.
Add in the chili pepper, cilantro, ginger root, cabbage and carrot, toss to coat and set aside.
Optional, heat the sesame oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat.
Add the shallots and bell peppers and sauté until just tender, about 5 minutes, adding salt and pepper about halfway through; set aside.
Prepare tuna by mixing together the sesame seeds in a medium shallow bowl.
Brush each side of each tuna filet with a little of the grapeseed oil, about 1 1/2 tablespoons.
Place one tuna filet in the sesame seed mixture, lightly press on it, turn it over and coat the other side.
Repeat with other filet.
Heat remaining oil in cast iron or heavy skillet.
Add tuna filets and sear, about 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until desired level of doneness.
When tuna is cooked to your liking, set aside and add buns to the hot skillet, just to warm them a little on each side.
Place each bun on a serving plate; place 1 cup of the slaw mixture on the bottom half of one bun.
Top with seared tuna, 1/2 of the bell pepper mixture and the top of the bun.
Repeat for other burger and serve.

Serves

4

Preparation Time (hrs/min)

0, 20

Cooking Time (hrs/min)

0, 7

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