Tuna Lovers! HELP!

Jd1360

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

^ THAT!!! SO GOOD! You'd think it weird, but it's not!!!

JustinAnimal

I had no idea there were so many different ways to prepare tuna!

My favorite tuna has a ton of stuff in it so, in the end, you stretch your tuna a bit and don't have to consume too much of any one thing.

One can of tuna (in water, obviously)
Celery, finely chopped
Red onion, finely chopped
Dill pickle, finely chopped
One egg, hard-boiled, diced
1 tsp-1 tbsp mayo (depending on how wet you want it, but be sparing)
Yellow mustard (to finish moistening your tuna, also adds good flavor)
Salt
Pepper
Cayenne pepper
Paprika
Tiny, tiny dash of garlic powder

And for the UK folk out there, it is especially good with a few dashes of curry powder in there

To be healthy, I throw this on top of a mixed greens salad or eat then with Wheat Thins (or some other semi-healthy, wheaty, lower calorie cracker / crisp). It's also pretty good eaten on its own.

LadyQueefsalot

I loooove a salad made w/ spinach, feta, craisins, walnuts and a pack of tuna. Toss with a few tsp raspberry vinaigrette.

tuffytuffy1

I forgot this one: Tuna Pasta Salad

2 cans solid white tuna drained
1 jar roasted red peppers drained of oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Capers
1 box of bow tie pasta

Mix the above, adjust for your taste. It is SO GOOD. I do add a little bit of olive oil to give the pasta a bit more moisture.

_HollyMarion

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MsMuniz

tuna, chopped onion and peppers (red, yellow, green or all), salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice...yum on toast/bread.

elishabeish

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.

most def, who woulda thunk, cottage cheese, cant wait to try!! lol

Aeriesified

I was running out of time for lunch this morning and needed some protein in there quick, so I just chucked a can of tuna in my container of salad. Just finished it with some zero calorie chipotle ranch dressing. OH MY.

RuthEvanville

Tuna mixed with fat free mayo, pickles and instead of using bread use romaine lettuce leaves.

MdmAcolyte

Tuna mixed with fat free mayo, pickles and instead of using bread use romaine lettuce leaves.

This. I like this idea

loulouBean

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Sunny_CA

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fatmama4

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Amber50lbsDown

I had Tuna spinich Salad for lunch today. yum
I mixed half a can of tuna with half tsp of mustard and half a tsp of mayo, pepper and mixed it in with 2 cups of fresh baby spinich..yum

also I like to take a can of tuna mix it with a little mustard or mayo and add in cut up pickles and cucumber .

MrsLVF

1 can tuna + 100 calorie pack of Wholly Guacamole = yummy

Reikofs

I had a great spicy asian tuna salad at Lifetime Fitness and I made a few adjustments to the recipe to make it even healthier.

3 cans of albacore tuna drained
1 T Sambal Olek (ground fresh chili paste)
1 T sesame oil
1/2 T low sodium soy sauce
1/2 T sesame seeds, toasted
1 T honey
1/4 c. dried cranberries, chopped
2 stalks green onions, chopped
1/4 c. red pepper, chopped fine
1 tsp grated ginger
2 T cilantro, chopped

Mix all ingrediants together. Place in fridge for at least an hour for the flavors to develop throughout. Eat within 3 days. Serving size is 1/2c. Makes about 5 servings. 149 calories per serving. The original recipe added 4T of olive oil mayo but upped the calories to 240 per serving. You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or less of the chili paste.

yo_andi

Tuna Quinoa Fritters - So Good!


1/2 C. Quinoa
1 C. chicken or veggie broth of your choice (I used 1tsp Better Than Bouillon)
1 can tuna (drained and rinsed)
1 egg
1 clove garlic - diced
1/2 a small onion - diced
1 C. Spinach - chopped
1/2 Red pepper - diced
2 tbl flax meal (optional)
2-4 tbl all purpose flour

1) Add quinoa, onions, & garlic to your broth and bring to a boil until most of the liquid has absorbed or evaporated.

2) As your mixture cools (I was in a hurry, so I put it in the freezer for 5 minutes) prepare the rest of your ingredients. Dice the red pepper, and spinach, and drain and rinse your tuna. Preheat your oven to 375.

2) Combine cooked quinoa, veggies, and tuna in a large bowl with an egg. Add flax meal and flour as necessary to make your mixture into a consistency that is managable. You don't want it too dry.

3. Mold mixture into small patties, and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.

theartichoke

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.

I had no idea that was strange. I eat it the exact same way but with a shot of Red Wine Vinegar instead of Balsamic and I add purple onion. Mayo is the devil. I LOVE sweet tuna with loads of lettuce on toasted Ezekiel bread.

sltap

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TheRealParisLove

Poisson cru. I went to French Polynesia for my honeymoon, and was served poisson cru. It was amazing! I've made it a few times in the past, but not recently. This thread has me craving some now. It's pretty expensive, so I only make it once in a blue moon.

Onaughmae

I make a really great sauce out of Low fat Fage plain greek yogurt, greek seasoning, and grated cucumber....I use this instead of mayo when making tuna salad. It gives it such a fresh flavor. Add a few chopped tomatoes and you are in business!

Gwendamc

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vmcagle

I have just the recipe for you. So easy and so delicious.

TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD


SERVES 3

INGREDIENTS
Chicken of the Sea - Chunk Light Tuna In Water Can 142 g (5 oz). 57 g (2 oz) Serving, 1 container
Capers Non Pareil, 2 Tbsp drained and rinsed
Raw Yellow Onion 1/2, onion chopped small dice
Celery - Raw, 2 stalk, medium chopped small dice
Organic Great Northern Beans, 1 can [standard size not the real big one]
1 bunch basil chopped
Red Wine Vinegar, 1 Tbsp
Lemon Juice 1 to 2 tbl (to taste) we like ours lemony
Chef Tal - Cashew Cream, 3 tb
Bertolli - Olive Oil - Extra Light , 1 tbsp
1/2 Hass - Avocado , Medium

Rinse and drain tuna then flake in a large bowl
Add capers, onion, celery & basil, mix well
Combine the acids with the cashew cream & olive oil, season to taste with salt & pepper
Add to the mixture in the bowl
Dice the avocado and gentle fold into the tuna salad.

Enjoy this with just a few chips on the side, it's delicious!

NUTRIENTS
Calories per serving 278; carbs 32g; fat 9g; protein 17g; fiber 10g; sugar 5g

vmcagle

thank you, I really like the sounds of this, great quick lunch option.
appreciated


I make a tuna salad that fills me up and is so good!

1can of tuna
1/2 cup of black beans
chopped red onions
chopped tomato
1 tablespoon bacon crumbs
1 tablespoon of mayo
1 tablespoon of mustard

mix it all together and viola, a delicious salad full of protein! Sometimes I put some garlic, salt and pepper for seasoning.

tuffytuffy1

Cook 1 serving of bow tie pasta
Addd 1/2 can tuna
Add a scoop of capers
Drizzle with olive oil
Fresh squeezed lemon juice
Chill

LOVE THIS. It's a Wegman's recipe I believe.

Mmmmmegan

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jennifleurb

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.

I know what I am trying this week - yum!

fitnessyeoja

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lilawolf

Make spaghetti squash, string it like spaghetti, mix a bowl full with one egg, one can of tuna, cheese (any I used cheddar and parmesean), and optional bacon or green onions. Make into patties and fry with a little coconut oil. YUM. Ends up tasting kinda like hashbrowns but with fewer carbs and cals and more vitamins.

This is how I use up my leftover squash the day after making "spaghetti"

Jennloella

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

this blew my mind. seriously - going to go make it right now!