UBS Virtual Wellness x Cooking Class: Citrus Seared Ahi Tuna & Basil Quinoa

*Class is Virtual* Join our Wellness cooking class focused on high protein cooking! Learn how to pair and work with protein ingredients.

NOTE: This event is for UBS employees only. Be sure to register using your ubs.com email address. One registration per employee please.

This event is optional and not firm-mandated.

Citrus Seared Tuna, White Bean & Quinoa Salad, Basil Vinaigrette

Brian Gwinner

Serves 4

4 6-ounce pieces ahi tuna

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon orange zest

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon orange juice

¼ cup olive oil

Kosher salt

1. In a mixing bowl, combine lemon zest, orange zest, lemon juice, orange juice, and olive oil. Stir and add all the pieces of tuna; flip each piece to coat in the marinade. Let sit for 30 minutes.

2. Place a large saute pan on the stove set over medium high heat with a thin layer of olive oil.

3. Remove tuna from marinade and wipe excess marinade off with a paper towel; gently pat dry. Season each piece with kosher salt, and when oil is shimmering, place each piece seasoned side down. Season the 2nd side with kosher salt and cook for 1 minute on the first side. Flip and cook for 1 more minute for medium rare. Remove from the pan and serve with white bean and quinoa salad.

White Bean & Quinoa Salad

1 cup cannellini beans, rinsed

1 cup cooked quinoa

2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds

¼ cup drained and diced roasted peppers

¼ cup cooked english peas

¼ cup cooked diced asparagus

2 tablespoons chopped scallions

2 tablespoons dijon mustard

2 tablespoons champagne vinegar

2 tablespoons maple syrup

¼ cup avocado oil

3 tablespoons chopped basil

Kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper

1. In a large mixing bowl combine beans, quinoa, almonds, peppers, peas, asparagus, and scallions. Stir to mix thoroughly.

2. In a medium bowl, combine dijon, vinegar, and maple syrup. Stir and season with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Slowly stream avocado oil in and whisk to combine. Taste and season with salt, pepper, vinegar, or maple syrup. Add basil. Pour over white bean salad, toss and taste. Season with salt and pepper if necessary.