Rice Free Sheet Pan Tuna Steaks with Tomatoes & Green Beans
Bright, bold, and built entirely on whole ingredients, this sheet pan dinner is a weeknight powerhouse that happens to be completely grain-free by nature. Tuna steaks get rubbed down with a smoky spice blend of cumin, paprika, and turmeric before roasting alongside blistered cherry tomatoes and charred green beans — the kind of combination that looks impressive but asks very little of you. Everything cooks on a single pan, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner. The finishing touch is a zippy cilantro-lime dressing whisked together in minutes, and it ties the whole dish together with a hit of brightness that makes every bite feel fresh. For anyone navigating a grain-free or rice-free lifestyle, this recipe is a reminder that skipping the starch doesn't mean skipping satisfaction — the vegetables and protein do all the heavy lifting here. Serve it straight from the pan with a few extra lime wedges and you've got a meal that genuinely earns its place in the regular rotation.
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4 servings
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt, divided
- ½ tsp black pepper, divided
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 4 tuna steaks (6 oz each, about 1 inch thick)
For the cilantro-lime dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line an 18×13-inch sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
- 2
Spread the green beans and cherry tomatoes on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle with 2 tbsp of the olive oil, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp of the salt and 1/4 tsp of the pepper, and toss to coat. Spread into an even layer, leaving a clear space in the center for the tuna.
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