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Vassili’s Tuna Burger, Green Olive-Yogurt Relish

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Fresh tuna is in season in the spring in Greece. These burgers are a delicious alternative to beef!

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Vassili’s Tuna Burger, Green Olive-Yogurt Relish

By Diane Kochilas

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings

Fish, Recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings

Fish, Recipes

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna finely chopped or ground in the food processor
2 yellow onions finely chopped
2 tablespoons polenta or coarse yellow cornmeal
1 large egg slightly beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
Olive oil for pan-searing
For the Green Olive-Yogurt Relish
1 cup Greek yogurt
4 tablespoons green olive pate or paste
Juice of half a lemon
Pepper to taste
For garnish: sliced tomatoes raw onion slices and fresh arugula

Instructions

In a large, stainless steel mixing bowl, combine the ground tuna, chopped onions, cornmeal or polenta, egg, salt, pepper, and oregano. Let the mixture stand, refrigerated, for 30 minutes.
Shape into 6 three-inch / 7.5-cm burgers.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a ribbed, nonstick skillet. Place the tuna burgers a few at a time in the hot pan and sear, turning once, until browned on both sides. Cook to desired doneness.
To make the relish: mix together the yogurt, olive paste, lemon juice and pepper in a small bowl.
Serve the burgers hot, over pumpernickel, whole wheat, or olive bread, topped or garnished with the tomato slices, onions, and arugula, and with the yogurt-olive relish on the side.

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