Grilled Tuna Del Principe

SERVES 4
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 zucchini, chopped
2 yellow squash, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 3/4 pounds fresh tuna

Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet and sauté the vegetables until soft, 7 to 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Meanwhile, preheat a charcoal or gas grill to high heat. Season the tuna on both sides with salt and black pepper and brush the grill with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place the tuna on the grill and cook without moving it until the bottom has grill marks but the center remains very rare. Turn 45 degrees to make a grid of grill marks, then flip and grill the other side. Let the tuna rest for about 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with vegetables.

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