Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Edamame Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs sushi-grade tuna steaks, cut into 4 portions
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds, for coating tuna
• 1 cup quinoa, dry, cooked according to package
• 1 cup edamame, shelled
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 4 stalks green onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar, for quinoa salad
• 1 tsp sesame oil, for quinoa salad
• 1 tbsp lime juice, for quinoa salad
• 1/4 tsp salt, to season quinoa salad
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, to season quinoa salad
• 2 tsp olive oil, for searing tuna

Instructions

1. 1

   1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Allow to cool slightly.

2. 2

   2. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, edamame, cucumber, bell pepper, and green onions.