Mediterranean Tuna Loaf

Mediterranean Tuna Loaf

Time: 1 hrs 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh raw tuna
• 1/2 cup couscous
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olive
• 2 tablespoons drained capers
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• 1 Pre-heat oven to 350F; Spray a 5x9-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
• 2 Place the couscous and minced garlic in a large bowl and pour the boiling water over; let sit until the water is absorbed.
• 3 Chop the tuna into 1/2 inch dice and add to the couscous.
• 4 Add all remaining loaf ingredients and mix well; hands work the best (I wear latex gloves).
• 5 Pack the tuna mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
• 6 For the topping, mix the yogurt and parmesan cheese together and spoon globs of it over the loaf; sprinkle with paprika.
• 7 Bake in 350F oven for about 1 hour. Slice to serve.