Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Edamame Quinoa Salad
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

This delightful GLP-1 friendly meal features seared sesame-crusted tuna atop a refreshing edamame quinoa salad. The protein-packed tuna and fiber-rich quinoa create a satisfying, nutrient-dense dish that supports your GLP-1 medication regimen.
Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs sushi-grade tuna steaks, cut into 4 portions
- 0.5 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
- 0.25 tsp salt, to season quinoa salad
- 0.25 tsp black pepper, to season quinoa salad
- 2 tsp olive oil, for searing tuna
Instructions
- 1
1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Allow to cool slightly.
- 2
2. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, edamame, cucumber, bell pepper, and green onions.


