TUNA SOUVLAKI GYRO WITH BEET TAHINI AND PARSLEY SALAD
Provided by Jill Dupleix
Categories Citrus Fish Herb Onion Vegetable Roast Yogurt Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place beets on sheet of foil. Drizzle beets with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and seal foil tightly. Roast beets until tender, about 50 minutes. Cool and peel beets. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
- Cut beets into 1/4-inch cubes. Whisk yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, tahini, and 2 tablespoons water in medium bowl. Add beets and fold to coat. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- Place cucumber, parsley, green onions, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice in medium bowl; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat barbecue (medium-high heat). Divide tuna cubes among 6 metal skewers. Brush tuna with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then oregano. Grill tuna until charred on all sides but still pink in centers, about 1 minute per side. Grill pita breads until warmed and charred, about 1 minute per side.
- Place 1 pita bread on each of 6 plates. Spoon parsley salad atop pita. Place 1 tuna skewer atop each. Spoon beet tahini over. Garnish with onion rings and lemon wedges and serve.
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AKA THEGAMER
[email protected]I would definitely make this dish again.
Nwankwo Juliet
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe. It's a great way to change up the way you cook tuna.
robert rodriguez
[email protected]This dish is a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less red pepper flakes.
Sajid Patel
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can use different types of fish, vegetables, and sauces to create my own unique gyro.
Rachel Botkin-Garcia
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The flavors are amazing!
KaoruIsNotHere
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this dish. The marinade and the sauce really elevated the flavor of the fish.
Toufique Ahmed
[email protected]The beet-tahini sauce is a bit too runny for my taste. I would recommend thickening it up with some cornstarch or flour.
Shoaib Palari
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal.
Namra Seher
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves tuna and Mediterranean food.
Sultan Abdulkarim
[email protected]This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's definitely worth it for a special occasion.
Aaron Kyla
[email protected]I love the versatility of this dish. You can use different types of fish, vegetables, and sauces to create your own unique gyro.
Onyango abraham Simon
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover tuna. I had a can of tuna in my pantry and this recipe was the perfect way to use it up.
Ambreen Shaikh
[email protected]The flavor of the tuna was a bit bland, even after marinating it for the recommended time.
Hanif Jaan
[email protected]I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated and time-consuming. It took me over an hour to make the dish.
onyenweze marvellous
[email protected]The tuna souvlaki gyro was a bit too salty for my taste, but the beet-tahini sauce was delicious.
Rona
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The parsley salad is packed with nutrients and the grilled vegetables are a delicious way to add some extra servings of vegetables to your meal.
Jen Barroga
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook tuna, and this recipe definitely delivered. The marinade gave the tuna a wonderful flavor, and the beet-tahini sauce was the perfect complement.
Nabwara Faridah
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the cooking time was just right. The tuna came out moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were grilled to perfection.
Ahmedkhan ahmedkhan Ahmedkhan khan
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! My guests raved about the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation.
Afridi Aman
[email protected]This tuna souvlaki gyro was a delightful culinary experience! The flavors of the marinated tuna, grilled to perfection, complemented the creamy beet-tahini sauce and the refreshing parsley salad perfectly.