Tuna with Honey Orange Sauce

What You Need:

3 T of sesame oil, divided

1 C of couscous

1 C + 2 T of chicken broth

2 (4 oz.) tuna steaks, chopped

1/2 C of orange juice

4 t of honey

6 T of soy sauce

6 garlic cloves, chopped

4 T of toasted sesame seeds

1/2 t of ginger

4 C of broccoli florets

1 small yellow squash, sliced thin

How to Make It:

Allow the oven to preheat to 450 degrees and drizzle 1 1/2 T of the oil over the bottom of the pan.

Spread the couscous over the bottom of the pan.

Pour the broth into the pan and stir to coat the couscous.

Spread the couscous into an even layer.

Drizzle the tuna with 1/2 T of the sesame oil and place into the pan.

Place the orange juice, honey and soy sauce into a small bowl.

Add the remaining sesame oil and whisk until well blended.

Stir in the garlic, sesame seeds and ginger and pour half of the mixture over the ingredients in the pan.

Layer in the broccoli and squash and pour the remaining orange juice mixture over the vegetables.

Cover and bake 45 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Makes 4 servings

Make this meal simple by using frozen tuna steaks.  Just place the frozen tuna into the pan without thawing.  They will cook with out adding any extra baking time.  If you prefer, you can make this dish using salmon or halibut.  Not that crazy about fish? Try it with pork, turkey or steak instead.

Preparation Time:  approximately 10 minutes

Baking Time:  approximately 45 minutes

Total Time:  approximately 55 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)

Calories 475; Fat 14g; Carbohydrates 51g; Cholesterol 43 mg; Sodium 1286 mg; Protein 38g;

Fiber 7g