canned tuna uses?

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  • londoneye
    londoneye Posts: 202 Member
    I throw it in an omelette, often with onions/spinach/feta cheese.
  • think48
    think48 Posts: 366 Member
    I'm always looking for new ways. Some of these sound absolutely delicious!
  • whiskey9890
    whiskey9890 Posts: 652 Member
    mix it with a bit of balsmic vinegar and have with a mixed leaf salad or on top of a baked potato

    i also do a budget tuna pasta bake:

    2 cans of tuna
    jar of tomato based pasta sauce
    tin of sweetcorn
    fusili pasta (or of your choice)
    bit of mature cheddar cheese grated

    add all ingredients into an oven proof dish except cheese, fill the sauce jar with water to the top of the label and add to the ingredients and mix together.cover and place into a pre heated oven (gas 5 i use) for 20 mins, take out stir put the grated cheese on top and place back in the oven uncovered for another 20 minutes until the pasta is cooked. enjoy

    obviously i've not included nutritional info as this varies by what ingredients you use
  • katya143
    katya143 Posts: 313 Member
    I CANT BELIEVE NOONE POSTED THIS!!!! TUNA, canola mayo and CRAISINSSSSSSSSS! I cant eat my canned tuna/salmon without them!!!! or tuna, onion, mayo, and olives (so.so) ...... OR...............barilla geminelli pasta with tuna, marinated artichoke hearts, onion, and mayo!!!!!! YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • ncahill77
    ncahill77 Posts: 501 Member
    Use plain greek yogurt instead of mayo, add in some pickle relish and diced boiled egg and it's fantastic.
  • Polished07
    Polished07 Posts: 5
    I CANT BELIEVE NOONE POSTED THIS!!!! TUNA, canola mayo and CRAISINSSSSSSSSS! I cant eat my canned tuna/salmon without them!!!! or tuna, onion, mayo, and olives (so.so) ...... OR...............barilla geminelli pasta with tuna, marinated artichoke hearts, onion, and mayo!!!!!! YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Ha I luv my tuna with crasins and celery delicious!
  • thehealthylife
    thehealthylife Posts: 11 Member
    Thanks for postings this question! I am a semi-veg (seafood only), so I have really struggle with ways to get enough protein. I can't believe how many great ideas everyone.
    Seriously going to copy some of these ideas to my recipe book right now!
  • trud72
    trud72 Posts: 1,912 Member
    tuna lasagne,ummm
    also tuna salad,tuna with pasta goes brillliantly....
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    mix it with a bit of balsmic vinegar and have with a mixed leaf salad or on top of a baked potato

    i also do a budget tuna pasta bake:

    2 cans of tuna
    jar of tomato based pasta sauce
    tin of sweetcorn
    fusili pasta (or of your choice)
    bit of mature cheddar cheese grated

    add all ingredients into an oven proof dish except cheese, fill the sauce jar with water to the top of the label and add to the ingredients and mix together.cover and place into a pre heated oven (gas 5 i use) for 20 mins, take out stir put the grated cheese on top and place back in the oven uncovered for another 20 minutes until the pasta is cooked. enjoy

    obviously i've not included nutritional info as this varies by what ingredients you use

    How much pasta would you use? I calculated this with 85g and its about 5 WW points so thats good but since thats for 4 servings I'm wondering if it's not filling enough.
  • whiskey9890
    whiskey9890 Posts: 652 Member
    mix it with a bit of balsmic vinegar and have with a mixed leaf salad or on top of a baked potato

    i also do a budget tuna pasta bake:

    2 cans of tuna
    jar of tomato based pasta sauce
    tin of sweetcorn
    fusili pasta (or of your choice)
    bit of mature cheddar cheese grated

    add all ingredients into an oven proof dish except cheese, fill the sauce jar with water to the top of the label and add to the ingredients and mix together.cover and place into a pre heated oven (gas 5 i use) for 20 mins, take out stir put the grated cheese on top and place back in the oven uncovered for another 20 minutes until the pasta is cooked. enjoy

    obviously i've not included nutritional info as this varies by what ingredients you use

    How much pasta would you use? I calculated this with 85g and its about 5 WW points so thats good but since thats for 4 servings I'm wondering if it's not filling enough.

    honestly... it depends on the size of the dish you are using. i tend to add the pasta after the other ingredients (no idea why i didn't say this in my method) and then add roughly 100g so that the dry pasta still has plenty of room to expand. its a surpisingly filling dish that is eaten regularly in our house infact its what we are having on saturday night lol

    i'll weigh it out properly next time lol
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Mmmmm, just finished my half-can of tuna, mixed with a finely chopped stick of celery and a good blob of natural yoghurt, seasoned with black pepper. Had it piled in spoonfuls onto strips of toasted wholemeal pitta bread. Delicious!
  • Neach
    Neach Posts: 13
    For a quick lunch, I add 1/2 can tuna (drained) to some of the ready made coleslaw. I use the vinegar and oil dressing. It is really good. I have that a couple of times a week at lunch. It is filling so that helps make the afternoon easier to bear.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    Mash up an avocado, mix in a splash of lemon juice, a grind of black pepper and a small can of tuna in chilli oil (drained).
    Delicious with crackers, celery or toast.
  • kyregi
    kyregi Posts: 55 Member
    All your recipes sound so good. Now I just have to get my husband to like tuna :wink:
  • CanuckLove
    CanuckLove Posts: 673 Member
    bump
  • btrflyflutter
    btrflyflutter Posts: 68 Member
    Holy Hell I'm hungry now!!! I love this Tuna thread!!! :p:p:p
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    tuna mixed with salsa is great.

    also eating it on cucumber slices (instead of bread or crackers) saves you a ton of calories. :)
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    I mix a can of tuna (the lowest sodium type I can find) with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of egg whites and sometimes I'll add things like diced onions and nutritonal yeast (1-2 Tbsp). I mix it up and cook it like a pancake. Yummy! It can be topped with some greek yogurt, mayo, pico de gallo, salsa - whatever floats your boat.
  • nuviag
    nuviag Posts: 131 Member
    The basic mayo tuna recipe but with plenty of fresh spinach, it makes me think I am eating a very large plate of food..well I am but its all the spinach.
  • nuviag
    nuviag Posts: 131 Member
    I mix a can of tuna (the lowest sodium type I can find) with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of egg whites and sometimes I'll add things like diced onions and nutritonal yeast (1-2 Tbsp). I mix it up and cook it like a pancake. Yummy! It can be topped with some greek yogurt, mayo, pico de gallo, salsa - whatever floats your boat.



    oh man i'm going home to cook this sounds good!
    thanx
  • clipsychic
    clipsychic Posts: 99
    Bump!

    I hate tuna but always looking for ways that I can make it easier on my palette.
  • MBSNANA
    MBSNANA Posts: 150 Member
    I use the light tuna in water. Most of the time it is a salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, cut up a sweet onion in it, a boiled egg, the whole can of tuna [99 calories] and put fat free vineragrette dressing over it. Another way I fix it is with 1/2 plain macaronni, a boiled egg, onion and 1 1/2 teaspoons of mayo. Sprinkle pepper on top. No salt. Both are great and I love tuna.
  • ambernwms
    ambernwms Posts: 27
    Starkist - Chunk Light Tuna (In Water)** Packet, 2.6 oz- 80 calories
    Generic - Kraft Mayo W/ Olive Oil, 1 tbsp- 45 calories
    Cavender's - All Purpose Greek Seasoning, 1/4 tsp
    Clausen - Kosher Hearty Garlic Dill Pickles - Sandwich Slices, 2 Slices 10 calories
    Nautures Own Whaet Bread - Bread, 2 slice 100 calories
    Dole - Fresh Vegetables - Green Leaf Lettuce 20 calories

    its around 250 calories all together.
  • Jovialation
    Jovialation Posts: 7,632 Member
    Would you believe its REALLY good with a vinegrette? I know Im spelling that wrong lol
  • nuviag
    nuviag Posts: 131 Member
    I mix a can of tuna (the lowest sodium type I can find) with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of egg whites and sometimes I'll add things like diced onions and nutritonal yeast (1-2 Tbsp). I mix it up and cook it like a pancake. Yummy! It can be topped with some greek yogurt, mayo, pico de gallo, salsa - whatever floats your boat.
    . I mentioned earlier that this sounded good I just made it added spinach and sriracha chili and I've never experienced a more delicious low calorie meal I think it didn't even hit 250 calories thank u so much
  • Warmbloodwear
    Warmbloodwear Posts: 387 Member
    I go to tunathewonderfish.com great recipes and ideas!!
  • holly0623
    holly0623 Posts: 66
    I lovee my tuna with salsa!!
  • DrumlineGirl
    DrumlineGirl Posts: 178 Member
    I like to make quesadillas: plain tuna, shredded cheese, black beans, tomato (anything you want really). Just make sure to use small tortillas or you might get a ton of calories from the large one.

    I also like tuna with mayo in a wrap with veggies.

    I've enjoyed tuna with salsa in a tortilla.

    One of my new favorites are these tuna melt pizzas made with bisquik. I use the heart healthy kind, you make a dough, then you mix tuna with ranch dressing to spread on the crust, throw some tomatoes and some cheese (sparingly). Bake. Yummy yummy, and low calorie!
  • Dom82
    Dom82 Posts: 235
    I buy the small cans of tuna that are flavored and put it over a salad for lunch. YUM sometimes I i put them on pumpernickel bread drained with a bit of light cream cheese as well for a light sandwich.
  • Skinny_Incognito
    Skinny_Incognito Posts: 8
    Family favorite:

    Bed of lettuce
    1 c lowfat cottage cheese
    1/2 can tuna
    1 slice (no idea the measurement, we always sliced it out of the can) cranberry sauce

    Excellent chilled salad - perfect for a hot day!
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