what's for dinner tonight?

Tuna with

Black Pepper,

Artichokes and Lemon

From REALSIMPLE (December 05)

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Good...and good for you!

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ red onion, thinly sliced

1 can artichoke hearts, drained and halved

1 lemon, cut into 8 slices

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

4 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)

1½ pounds fresh tuna, cut into 1-inch cubes

1½ teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 cups cooked brown rice

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add the artichokes, lemon, garlic, and thyme (if using); cook until heated through, 3 more minutes.
• Transfer to a plate.
• Season the tuna with the salt and pepper.
• Heat the remaining oil in the skillet. Cook the tuna, turning to brown all sides, to the desired doneness, about 2 minutes for medium.
• Return the artichoke mixture to skillet and toss to combine.
• Serve over the rice.