Tinned tuna ideas?

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  • BigDave1050
    BigDave1050 Posts: 854 Member
    Add a little hot relish and eat straight from the can. I do this when I'm hiking.
  • bookyeti
    bookyeti Posts: 544 Member
    I get the snack tins of flavoured tuna - my favourite are the lemon&pepper and sweet thai chilly. YUMMY! I eat them on their own or on lettuce leaves.
  • shinkalork
    shinkalork Posts: 815 Member
    it's weird but...i eat that so often now...just love it.... I'm eating it right now too lol

    You mix can of tuna in rice (i use uncle bens bistro whole grain brown rice)
    You can add some mix bean salad in it too..taste great.
  • brunetteavoxgirl
    brunetteavoxgirl Posts: 88 Member
    bump
  • kim2walker
    kim2walker Posts: 52 Member
    thanks for the recipes!
  • keith0373
    keith0373 Posts: 2,154 Member
    Whoever mentione cayenne pepper is my hero. I am going to try that My mouth will love you tomorrow, though my bottom may not think the same thing on Friday.
  • raspberryk
    raspberryk Posts: 39 Member
    I mix quark or zero fat fromage frais in with salt pepper and lemon juice and use wherever I would use tuna mayo.
    Homemade tuna pasta or rice bake.
    With sweetcorn and new potatoes and extra light mayo or dressing ail mixed up with chives.
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  • Simarran
    Simarran Posts: 1
    In a food processor, put 2 garlic cloves, 6 kalamata olives, some jarred marinated artichokes (only like one or two), 1 tbsp olive oil and blend.

    Then add in lemon juice, tuna, salt & pepper and a tiny bit of mayo and blend. it tastes soooo good. (It also looks like of purple because of the olives which is cool)

    Also try blending a can of tuna with some ginger, garlic and miso dressing and put it in a salad! Its super yummmy with some green tea on the side.
  • amykluver
    amykluver Posts: 184 Member
    My husband makes a fried rice with it using brown rice, shredded cabbage, and frozen stir-fry veggies. He LOVES it (smells gross to me).

    I have a desk job, and while not terribly healthy, it's better than many other options - I keep the pouches of tuna (or mini cups) in my desk with a Kraft Easy-Mac cup and add some veggies or fruit on the side. Good when I'm in a jam or forgot to pack lunch.
  • mkwongh
    mkwongh Posts: 279 Member
    bump for later :)
  • xx_donna_xx
    xx_donna_xx Posts: 144
    Omw so many yummy recipes, thanks.

    Keep them coming. I know this sounds yuck but I had it mixed with salsa there and last week I had warmed some baked beans threw in a can of tuna and some curry powder
  • KetoDebbie912
    KetoDebbie912 Posts: 105 Member
    I love love love canned Tuna. A new favorite recipe of mine is in muffin tins, like little mini- loaves.

    Mix Tuna and an egg and then veggies of your choice. I also buy pork rinds and use them as 'bread crumbs". My favorite is:

    Tuna
    1 egg
    bread crumbs aka pork rinds
    chopped onion
    dill
    dash of brown mustard
    salt, pepper and garlic to taste

    I eat a couple of 'muffins/loaves' with a side of fruit, steamed veggies or a small salad. Easy to make and you can freeze them!
  • flexdirectcpr
    flexdirectcpr Posts: 103 Member
    Bump
  • kcworkingdiver
    kcworkingdiver Posts: 25
    I take a small can - drain very well and then mix 4 tablespoons of salsa - both are chilled well - it is really tasty.
  • Charlie_Hooper
    Charlie_Hooper Posts: 18 Member
    mixed with philadelphia (any kind, light or whatever!) and wholemeal pasta - tasty and filling!
  • HikeThatMountain
    HikeThatMountain Posts: 102
    bump, my mouth is watering!
  • dollhousedolly
    dollhousedolly Posts: 73 Member
    I love this recipe, it tastes amazing. I used canned tuna, it still tasted great.

    Ingredients:
    1 (6.7-oz) jar of tuna packed in olive oil
    pinch of dried oregano (if not already in the oil)
    3 cloves garlic
    pinch of pepper flakes
    1 teaspoon mashed anchovy filets or paste
    salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
    3 cups high-quality cream of tomato soup
    1/2 cup water
    14.5-oz package dry penne pasta
    1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
    2/3 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, more as needed

    The rest on how to make it
    http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/creamy-tomato-tuna-penne-pasta-and.html
  • nathanielsmom01
    nathanielsmom01 Posts: 17
    Great ideas!!
  • deedster_a
    deedster_a Posts: 91 Member
    Tuna
    Coleslaw mix
    Low-fat Italian salad dressing
  • Stefanny91
    Stefanny91 Posts: 223 Member
    Tuna burgers, I cant remember exactly how I make them ( i tend to make it up) but something along the lines of 1 egg 1 tin of tuna (drained) onions garlic lots of herbs and spices and Worcester suace and squige them together and grill them ... they are pretty flimsy and crumbly but they are oh so yummy
  • sunnyskys2013
    sunnyskys2013 Posts: 159 Member
    As I am trying to increase my protein intake, I m going to make a twist on hard boiled egg - cut one in half, throw away the yolk and stuff it with tuna mixed with either a spoon of super light mayo or salad sauce or cream cheese and have it with salad :) When I make it I will take a pic :o)

    Throw away the yolk?! That's blasphemy!

    Sad isn't it the yolk is the bast part>
  • JustineMarie21
    JustineMarie21 Posts: 437 Member
    Might sound weird but it taste good.
    Can of tuna mixed with sautéed onions, garlic, red pepper, 1/2C canned peas, spinach.
  • pinkgrandmaof8
    pinkgrandmaof8 Posts: 70 Member
    Bumpin delicious tuna recipes!
  • mirandabel
    mirandabel Posts: 1
    Depending on how many people are being served, I use half or a whole can of solid white Tuna.

    Salad nicoise:

    Romaine and arugula
    Canned tuna
    small steamed potato, cut in cubes
    Steamed green beans
    Hard boiled egg white, sliced
    a few capers
    a few black nicoise olives

    Dressing:

    Creole mustard or dijon mustard
    a splash of lemon flavored olive oil
    Vinegar (balsamic, apple cider or tarragon, depending on your preference)
    fresh ground pepper

    I dont measure non fat condiments, just adjust the flavors to my taste.
  • Beezil
    Beezil Posts: 1,677 Member
    If you're planning on eating a lot of canned tuna, buy chunk light tuna, not albacore. Low mercury content vs. high mercury content, and trust me, you don't want that crap in your body. Mercury poisoning is no joke.

    Anywho, I like mine with all sorts of things.

    Roasted potatoes and parmesan cheese.
    Brown rice with a bit of olive oil.
    Lettuce, spices, plain Greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, on bread.
    Minced radishes go good with the tuna salad, too.
    Sometimes I add a hard-boiled egg to the salad as well.
    Chopped onion and raw egg mixed in, spices, parmesan cheese, make into patties and dip in Bisquick or your own breading and pan fry in olive oil. :)
  • pixish
    pixish Posts: 79 Member
    Tuna and pasta bakes are easy, and delicious. Just go easy on any cheese that you use, I guess :)

    I like to get the small tins that have flavours and mix it with a portion of cream cheese to make a nice dip. It's good for something different sometimes :)
  • BigBrunette
    BigBrunette Posts: 1,543 Member
    My favorite is mixed with dried cranberries.

    Other mix-ins:
    Chopped apple
    Red grape halves
    Chopped celery
    Green chiles
    Pickle relish
  • rae7799
    rae7799 Posts: 1
    2 cans of tuna, 1/3 cup of olive oil, 1/3 cup of balsamic vinegar, 4 low fat string cheese cut up (circles), 2 stalks of celery, 1 chopped up green pepper, minced garlic...to taste..., one chopped up small onion serve with reduce fat wheat thins....one cup prepared is about 300 calories I love tuna this way
  • gonnamakeanewaccount
    gonnamakeanewaccount Posts: 642 Member
    I usually just make traditional tuna salad. Tuna, mayo, celery, and sometimes onion.
  • lorenacoy9
    lorenacoy9 Posts: 39
    ooo salad on wheat use some mayo n relish a lil bit n carrots peas bit salt

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