Tuna Lovers! HELP!

OrangeUK

Okay, i have this craving for tuna at least once a day. I love it, i make tuna pasta regularly and fill it with vegetables mmm. I even sit and eat tins of it at a time just from the tin with a fork.. Oh dear .

Anyway, anyone know some good recipes i can throw this tuna in to?

kagenw

Tuna is wonderful. Honestly, I love grilled tuna fish sandwiches the most. They're so hearty and not that high on the calorie scale. Just make sure to use light miracle whip when doing so. 50 kcal slices of bread don't hurt either.

Edit: My wife likes to make tuna macaroni and cheese. It's not bad.

thekat78

Well...
This is gonna sound really weird BUT

I mix solid white albacore tuna with
1/2cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup shredder cheese (any kind)
6 slices oven roasted turkey breast (oscar mayer)
mustard
OR I substitute the turkey for 2 vegan meatless dogs.

Plenty of protein, all in one bowl! lol
You can eat it with crackers, on bread. It's SO good!!

trud72

oooh yes tuna lasagna yummy x

sburde2

I love tuna cakes. All you need is tuna, bread crumbs, an egg, and whatever seasoning you want.

OrangeUK

Thank you!

Oh i know it is amazing. It's full of Omega 3 and i have heard it is really good for your body and brain. Always loved it, always will... Considering taking a trip to ASDA to go buy some more right now as i have run out!

Mmmm.

MinnesotaManimal

I too eat tuna straight from the tin, sometimes with a shot of mustard, other times just straight.... I’ve scrambled it with eggs and green onions...

I was eating it every single day until somebody pointed out the dangers of mercury poisoning related to Tuna. And although I typically do not heed what the American government says is safe for me. The information I read caused me to stop and think... now I just have it 2-3 times a week and I truly miss it.

OrangeUK

Well...
This is gonna sound really weird BUT

I mix solid white albacore tuna with
1/2cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup shredder cheese (any kind)
6 slices oven roasted turkey breast (oscar mayer)
mustard
OR I substitute the turkey for 2 vegan meatless dogs.

Plenty of protein, all in one bowl! lol
You can eat it with crackers, on bread. It's SO good!!

Oh Lord that sounds gooooood.

Dave198lbs

I add fresh salsa and chop up a jalapeno or 2, mix and eat

Sweetcheeks278

Tuna is a staple for me. I love mine mixed with salsa - throw in some fresh mushrooms and white rice. Yummy!

ionlyhavesporx

Tuna, artichoke hearts, dried cranberries, pine nuts, light italian dressing.

Place on lettuce and fold into pita.

Healthy deliciousness.

OrangeUK

I too eat tuna straight from the tin, sometimes with a shot of mustard, other times just straight.... I’ve scrambled it with eggs and green onions...

I was eating it every single day until somebody pointed out the dangers of mercury poisoning related to Tuna. And although I typically do not heed what the American government says is safe for me. The information I read caused me to stop and think... now I just have it 2-3 times a week and I truly miss it.

You should buy canned Tuna as it has considerably less Mercury than Tuna Steaks. Oh, and Lighter Tuna Cans have next to no Mercury in them!!

And Tuna is so good for the body!

MinnesotaManimal

Well...
This is gonna sound really weird BUT

I mix solid white albacore tuna with
1/2cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup shredder cheese (any kind)
6 slices oven roasted turkey breast (oscar mayer)
mustard
OR I substitute the turkey for 2 vegan meatless dogs.

Plenty of protein, all in one bowl! lol
You can eat it with crackers, on bread. It's SO good!!

This sounds awesome.

vim_n_vigor

I eat Ahi Tuna steaks, MR, with wasabi and soy. Sometimes I put that combination on top of a salad or rice noodles.

BeetleChe13

I think I have the strangest one yet, since my husband is the only person who wasn't too scared to try it:

1 can of tuna
2 tablespoons of sweet relish
1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar

It's more of a sweet tuna, but I love it on whole wheat crackers. I can't stand mayo, eggs, mustard, etc. I have no idea how I came across this strange concoction.

skywa

try making your tuna sandwiches with tzatziki sauce instead of mayo. its a lot lower calorie and adds a lot of flavor.

also try mixing new things in. i like dill relish. peppers. onion. ect.

sometimes i make lil cooked tuna patties as well. just add an egg, onion, A 1 sauce, bread crumbs. and form into patties n cook like a burger. make them tiny though, because they don't hold together very well otherwise.

cmriverside

I too eat tuna straight from the tin, sometimes with a shot of mustard, other times just straight.... I’ve scrambled it with eggs and green onions...

I was eating it every single day until somebody pointed out the dangers of mercury poisoning related to Tuna. And although I typically do not heed what the American government says is safe for me. The information I read caused me to stop and think... now I just have it 2-3 times a week and I truly miss it.

You should buy canned Tuna as it has considerably less Mercury than Tuna Steaks. Oh, and Lighter Tuna Cans have next to no Mercury in them!!

And Tuna is so good for the body!

How does that compute? I'm not being snarky, just wonder.....if there is mercury in tuna, how does it magically disappear once canned?

OrangeUK

try making your tuna sandwiches with tzatziki sauce instead of mayo. its a lot lower calorie and adds a lot of flavor.

also try mixing new things in. i like dill relish. peppers. onion. ect.

sometimes i make lil cooked tuna patties as well. just add an egg, onion, A 1 sauce, bread crumbs. and form into patties n cook like a burger. make them tiny though, because they don't hold together very well otherwise.

Sounds rather delish! If i can find some of that sauce in the UK i will be sure to give it a try

jmruef

Last night I had tuna (canned) with bleu cheese crumbles and a bit of low cal miracle whip. YUM.

OrangeUK

I too eat tuna straight from the tin, sometimes with a shot of mustard, other times just straight.... I’ve scrambled it with eggs and green onions...

I was eating it every single day until somebody pointed out the dangers of mercury poisoning related to Tuna. And although I typically do not heed what the American government says is safe for me. The information I read caused me to stop and think... now I just have it 2-3 times a week and I truly miss it.

You should buy canned Tuna as it has considerably less Mercury than Tuna Steaks. Oh, and Lighter Tuna Cans have next to no Mercury in them!!

And Tuna is so good for the body!

How does that compute? I'm not being snarky, just wonder.....if there is mercury in tuna, how does it magically disappear once canned?

I'm not sure, but i have read it in a few places now :P

lyndsei

PERUVIAN TUNA CEVICHE



Ingredients :
2 cans tuna fillets (6 oz each), drained and flaked
Juice of 5 limes
3 onions, cut into thick julienne
2 fresh yellow aji, seeded and deveined, chopped
8 lettuce leaves
6 thick slices of cooked yellow sweet potatoes
6 thick slices of cooked corn
2 tablespoons chopped celery stalks
1 tablespoon cilantro leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon blended fresh yellow aji
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Salt
Pepper



Preparation:

Combine onions, lime juice and celery in a bowl. Add flaked tuna, chopped aji, blended aji and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and set aside for 30 minutes.
Arrange on a serving dish, sprinkle with chopped parsley and cilantro and garnish with lettuce leaves. Serve with corn and slices of cooked yellow sweet potato.

How to fillet, skin and debone fish


4 serving

MinnesotaManimal

I too eat tuna straight from the tin, sometimes with a shot of mustard, other times just straight.... I’ve scrambled it with eggs and green onions...

I was eating it every single day until somebody pointed out the dangers of mercury poisoning related to Tuna. And although I typically do not heed what the American government says is safe for me. The information I read caused me to stop and think... now I just have it 2-3 times a week and I truly miss it.

You should buy canned Tuna as it has considerably less Mercury than Tuna Steaks )

Chunk light from a can is all I have ever eaten, the FDA still recomends limited intake.

for somebody like me, 172 lb male, According to FDA health standards, you can safely eat 15.7 ounces of Light tuna tuna per week (assuming that every can of tuna has an average amount of mercury*). That's 2 and two thirds cans of tuna.


here is some additional reading.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mroussell5.htm

kelseyhere

oh man i shouldn't even be on this thread i'm so hungry, but when i'm in a rush, this is my go to tuna dinner:

1 box annie's mac and cheese
1 can tuna
1 bag frozen steamer veggies

Make the mac according to pacakge directions (use less butter if you want). While it's cooking, heat the veggies in the microwave. When it's all done, add the tuna and veggies to the mac and stir it up. Only takes 15 minutes and is delicious everytime. I'll eat half and save the rest for lunch the next day.

There a tons of great tuna casseroles also. I found this one that looks good and can be easily adjusted to be gluten and/or dairy free:

Spicy Tuna Casserole
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
serves 8

INGREDIENTS

“Cream” of mushroom soup
1 1/4 c plain almond milk
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup canned mushrooms, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 tbsp glutinous rice flour
1/2 tsp salt
dash pepper

Casserole
1/2 package rizopeia curly pasta
1/2 can peaches and cream corn
1 can clover leaf spicy thai tuna
1 tbsp bonito flakes (optional)
2 slices allergen-free bread of your choice
1/2 cup daiya cheddar style shreeded cheese

DIRECTIONS
1 Preheat oven to 375 C
2 Make pasta according to directions on package.
3 Meanwhile, warm the almond milk in a microwave for about 1 minute.
4 Sautee onion and mushrooms in vegetable oil, then add rice flour..
5 Slowly add in the warm almond milk, whisk until into a thick creamy texture. This also thickens upon cooling, so take that into consideration for how thick you want it.
6 Drain pasta, then combine with “cream of mushroom” soup, corn, bonito flakes and tuna in a casserole dish.
7 Top with bread (toasted and cut into cubes) and cheese.
8 Bake 20-30 minutes until bread looks dried out. Take out of oven and enjoy.

JNGAL

I just made tuna with laughing cow cheese wedges

1 can tuna
2 wedges of laughing cow cheese (garlic & herb)
2 pieces of toast

Spread tuna mixture on toast and enjoy!

RNmomto4

yum! thanks!

kennethmgreen

I read somewhere that if you wear a rhinestone collar with a little bell attached, it makes tuna taste better.

VelvetKey

It's not as low-cal because of the cheese, but you can use 2%:


Toasty Tuna Casserole

4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted in the toaster
2 cans tuna in water, drained
1 can cream of mushroom soup, condensed (I use the fat free stuff)
1 small package frozen mixed vegetables
~12 slices block cheddar cheese, or 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a 9x9" baking pan with alminum foil.
Place the toasted bread slices to cover the bottom of the pan.

Mix tuna, condensed soup, and frozen vegetables in a bowl. (You can add pepper and other seasonings to taste.)

Spread the tuna mixture over the toast, and top with cheese as desired. Cover with another piece of foil.

Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and tuna is heated through.




I call it 4 servings, and I can take one in my lunch each day afterwards and nuke it in the microwave. ^_^


My tuna fetish is draining the juice into a glass and drinking it. I don't do it anymore, but I used to! My theme song for life is the Bumblebee tuna remix song, and my classic response to someone telling me there's tuna is, "Mmmm. Food of the Egyptian cat gods!"

Qarol

My husband likes my tuna pasta...

kennethmgreen

My husband likes my tuna pasta...

Yes, but are spiders involved in any way?

AlbertPooHoles

Some Canadian hobos smell like tuna.

kennethmgreen

Some Canadian hobos smell like tuna.

It's all the mercury.