Canned tuna has long been a favorite protein source for bodybuilders, dieters, and other athletes. It’s cheap, fast, portable, and pre-portioned into convenient sizes. Did I mention it was cheap? The fact is, it is a great source of protein and omega-3 essential fats and it makes a great snack too. Solid white albacore can taste great all by itself if it fits your budget. If not, here are a few “straight outta the can” recipes you can use to bring a little life into your next can of tuna (or canned chicken).
Lemon Pepper Tuna:
Season tuna with fresh lemon juice and fresh ground pepper or sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning
Balsamic Tuna:
Season tuna with 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar, a few dashes oregano (optional), and fresh ground pepper
Mustard Dill Tuna:
Dill, 1 tbsp mustard, and chopped celery
Southwest Tuna:
Stir in 1 tbsp non-fat mayo, ¼ of a Anaheim green chile (chopped), black pepper to taste
Honey Mustard Tuna:
Mix in 1-2 tbsp Honey Mustard or for a sugar-free version, use 1 tbsp deli mustard and 1/2 packet sugar replacement
Tuna "Fried" Rice:
Sauté cooked brown rice, chopped green or yellow onions, and egg whites in pan sprayed with butter flavor non-stick cooking spray. Mix in albacore tuna chunks and serve.
Stuffed Tomato:
Mix 1 tbsp non-fat mayo, pepper and tuna and stuff in a tomato. Top tomato with a slice of mozzarella cheese and bake in toaster oven or microwave until cheese melts.
Old El Paso Tuna:
Serve tuna with 1 heaping tablespoon salsa or 1 tbsp chopped green chili
Tuna Italiano:
Toss tuna in 1 tbsp Italian dressing or olive oil vinaigrette, fresh ground pepper
Tuna Piccata:
Stir in 1 tsp capers, fresh lemon juice, ½ tsp parsley, & fresh ground pepper
All-American Classic Tuna:
Stir in 1-2 tbsp low-fat or fat-free mayo, 1 chopped pickle, ½ stalk chopped celery, and 1 tbsp chopped onion/onion flakes (optional)
Texas Tuna:
Round up 1 tbsp BBQ sauce and mix it into can of tuna
Tuna Melt:
Mix in 1-2 tbsp low-fat or fat-free mayo, and melt 1 oz. cheese on top (Whole-wheat, rye, or Ezekial 4:9 bread is optional)
Tuna Parmesan:
Mix in 1 tbsp catsup, tomato sauce, or spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle mixture with breadcrumbs or a crushed cracker and top with 1 oz. part-skim mozzarella cheese. Cook in microwave or toaster oven until cheese melts.
No-Time Tuna:
1 Fork, 1 glass of water
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