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Coat tuna steaks in sesame seeds and serve on a crunchy sugar snap pea and edamame salad for a quick, protein-rich meal. SERVES 2 | PREP 25 MINS | COOK 5 MINS | EASY 1 tbsp miso paste1 tbsp rice vineg

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