Sautéed Rice with Tuna

Here is a recipe to prepare sautéed rice with tuna with an Italian twist:

Ingredients

• 200 g of rice
• 150 g of canned tuna in oil
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic
• Salt to taste
• Ground black pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley
• (Optional) Cherry tomatoes
• (Optional) Pitted black olives
• (Optional) Capers

Preparation

1. Cook the rice in plenty of salted water according to package instructions. Drain it al dente and cool it under running water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a large frying pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil with the peeled garlic clove and let it slightly brown.
3. Remove the garlic and add the drained tuna. Let it flavor for a minute.
4. Add the rice to the pan and sauté everything over high heat, stirring well to mix the flavors.
5. If desired, you can add halved cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers at this step.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and, if you like, some chopped fresh parsley.
7. Serve the rice hot.

Fun Facts

Sautéed rice with tuna is a practical and versatile recipe. It can be enriched with various vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers, or onions. In Italy, it is common to use fresh and seasonal ingredients to enhance the flavor of the dishes.

Enjoy your meal!