Tuna Burger With Spicy Avocado Relish

Serves 4

Tuna burger
1 pound sushi-grade fresh tuna
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Spicy avocado relish
3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño, finely diced, optional
Juice of two limes
1 small tomato, finely diced
3 teaspoons honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

4 whole wheat grain rolls
1 cup shredded cabbage

To make the avocado relish, combine avocados, onion, jalapeño, lime juice, tomato, honey, and salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Fold in cilantro until combined.

Chop tuna into chunks, put in a food processor, and pulse a few times to break up the pieces. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oil, lemon juice, cilantro, and ginger. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the tuna and pulse until well blended. Form into four patties. Grill tuna patties until firm to touch, approximately 5 minutes.

Assemble burgers by placing one tuna patty, avocado relish, and cabbage on a whole grain roll and serve.

TD&N Nutrient Analysis: Calories: 643; Total Fat: 39 g; Saturated Fat: 6 g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g; Monounsaturated Fat: 26 g; Cholesterol: 53 mg; Sodium: 1, 260 mg; Carbohydrates: 46 g; Fiber: 15 g; Protein: 34 g

— Recipe by Chef Hari Nayak; photo by Gary Dolgoff for Today’s Diet & Nutrition