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Thon au Poivre, with Lemon-Caper Lentils is for Dinner.

Thon au Poivre, with Lemon-Caper Lentils takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Thon au Poivre, with Lemon-Caper Lentils takes 30 minutes to cook.

Thon au Poivre, with Lemon-Caper Lentils makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Thon au Poivre, with Lemon-Caper Lentils are:

2 2/3 cup(s) water
1 1/3 cup(s) green lentils
1 teaspoon(s) salt
4 teaspoon(s) cracked black pepper
4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (1 inch thick)
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
1 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon(s) capers, chopped
1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice

Here is how you make Thon au Poivre, with Lemon-Caper Lentils:

In 2-quart saucepan, combine water, lentils, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain lentils and return to pan; cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, evenly season tuna, on both sides, with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 4 teaspoons pepper, pressing in pepper. In 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat oil on medium-high until hot. Add tuna and cook 5 to 8 minutes for medium or until desired doneness, turning over once. Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm. To same skillet, add shallot and cook 1 minute, stirring. Add broth and capers; heat to boiling. Boil 3 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add lentils; heat through. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Serve tuna over lentils.Serving Size: makes four large servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MANDAHOP.

The nutritional information for Thon au Poivre, with Lemon-Caper Lentils is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 481.9

• Total Fat: 6.4 g
• Cholesterol: 90.0 mg
• Sodium: 943.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 48.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 16.7 g
• Protein: 54.3 g