Ingredients

  • 1 bottle Rioja red wine
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 3 cups white beans cooked
  • 2 shallots, peeled and finely diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream, warmed
  • 4 leaves fresh sage, cut into chiffonade
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 (6-ounce) tuna fillets
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  • Make the vinaigrette: In a medium nonreactive saucepan over high heat, reduce the wine to 1/4 cup.
  • Place it in a blender with the vinegar, mustard and honey and blend until combined.
  • With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • May be refrigerated up to 2 days.
  • Bring to room temperature before using.
  • For the White Bean Puree: Place warm beans in a bowl, add shallots and heavy cream and mash until smooth.
  • Fold in the sage and season with salt and pepper.
  • Tuna: Heat oil in nonstick skillet.
  • Season tuna with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sear on each side for 1 to 2 minutes for rare doneness.
  • Serve with white bean puree and vinaigrette.