What to do with tuna

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  • Heidi_015
    Heidi_015 Posts: 17
    bump
  • karo224
    karo224 Posts: 292
    thanks for the wonderful recipes....i love tuna and have not had it since starting my journey because the only way i have ever had it was with all the fat and calories of mayo....and i [of course ] hate the fat free mayo!
  • zorbaru
    zorbaru Posts: 1,077 Member
    lemon juice and cracked pepper. mix in some tabouleh, cucumber, tomato lettuce and cheese. either on a wrap or just as a salad.

    i personally prefer the pre flavoured one with lemon and cracked pepper. i dont drain it, i use the liquid as a salad dressing.
  • ValMae
    ValMae Posts: 52 Member
    Tastes great with lemon juice and chopped up celery, red onion, pickles, salt, and pepper! Just like you would with mayo but with lemon juice instead. So low cal and tastes great...isn't dry either.
  • nuimproved
    nuimproved Posts: 57 Member
    I like to add a little low cal/low fat Italian salad dressing, chopped red onion and red pepper to a can of water packed tuna--it's good on crackers or in a sandwich!
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    Love these ideas! Bump.
  • M_lifts
    M_lifts Posts: 2,218 Member
    i like tuna with pasta

    saute some onions with some garlic and mixed dried herbs in olive oil/spray until onions are soft. add in mixed peppers, carrots add a can of chopped tomatoes andand bring to boil then cook on medium for about 15/20 mins. add tuna in and cook for another 5 mins and serve with pasta!

    u can omit the veg if u like and just have it as a tomato sauce. the veg bulks it up for me and is low cal.
  • auntpage
    auntpage Posts: 4 Member
    i make a great tuna sandwich with iceberg lettuces shredded in it for a crunch
  • auntpage
    auntpage Posts: 4 Member
    i make a great tuna sandwich with iceberg lettuces shredded in it for a crunch
  • doramc
    doramc Posts: 3 Member
    bump
  • ebgbjo
    ebgbjo Posts: 821 Member
    Some great ideas!! Thanks everyone
  • Rubie81
    Rubie81 Posts: 720 Member
    I was just asking about this the other day. I have cans and cans of tuna and have no idea what to do with them. Those tuna patties sound yummy.
  • jbug100
    jbug100 Posts: 406 Member
    1 can of tuna, 2 tbspns Low fat mayo, 2 tbspns fresh jalapeño salsa (the kind in the produce section). Mix all together and serve on favorite bread or cracker. I like it on triscuits:)
  • Hixie15
    Hixie15 Posts: 8
    bump! thanks for the tips!
  • Anidorie
    Anidorie Posts: 291 Member
    yes! what yo will need: tuna, whole wheat pasta, chicken alfredo sauce. okay so you got the picture., its like chicken alfredo but tuna alfredo. so boil noodles and ump the rest in. YUMMY!
  • Paradis
    Paradis Posts: 54
    That sounds yummy.
  • hahahollylol
    hahahollylol Posts: 160 Member
    don't know if anyone else suggested this.....but I like to put 2 oz on my salad....straight from the can.
  • TuscanySun
    TuscanySun Posts: 3,608 Member
    I just made something on a whim and it was awesome

    can of tuna, drained but a little of the liquid left in or a few drops of water added
    1 tbls Kraft Miracle Whip light
    Sweet banana peppers, lightly chopped
    generous sprinkle Arizona Dreaming seasoning by Penzey's Spice
    Pepper to taste

    Mix above well and set aside.

    On one Flat Bread Light Italian slice, put a generous handful (as much as you want) spring mix lettuce. Sprinkle with 1 tbls crumbled feta cheese.

    Top with tuna mixture. Roll up and enjoy! Something about the combo of the tuna and the zingy sweet banana peppers is really hitting the spot for me lately!
  • bluteddi
    bluteddi Posts: 2
    I take a can of tuna, add a few tables spoons of low fat cream cheese , chopped green onions, a clove of dived garlic, & mix. Either.... serve with whole wheat pita chips or ( my fav) whole wheat "cresent" rolls ( in the can) put a dolup of tuna /cheese mixturein the center of one triangle and fold over , seal edges by pinching and sprinkle with Mrs Dash ( or herb mixture of choice)
    Bake....... serve hot....
  • TuscanySun
    TuscanySun Posts: 3,608 Member
    I take a can of tuna, add a few tables spoons of low fat cream cheese , chopped green onions, a clove of dived garlic, & mix. Either.... serve with whole wheat pita chips or ( my fav) whole wheat "cresent" rolls ( in the can) put a dolup of tuna /cheese mixturein the center of one triangle and fold over , seal edges by pinching and sprinkle with Mrs Dash ( or herb mixture of choice)
    Bake....... serve hot....


    OMG...this sounds amazing...I need to go to the store...right now!!
  • Patty28
    Patty28 Posts: 10
    thanks, i needed some ideas too
  • thisis4me
    thisis4me Posts: 219 Member
    Bump!!!
  • qtrhrsewoman
    qtrhrsewoman Posts: 50
    eatingwell.com, has a delicious pasta and tuna recipe. It calls for grilled tuna, but I use canned. Is very filling! Hope the link will work.

    http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/tuna_olive_artichoke_pasta.html

    If, it won't work, just copy it and post in your address bar. I made this the other night with major reservations if my hubby and kid, or even myself would like it, but we all loved it. which is a big deal for my husband to eat something like this.
  • Idahoheartmom
    Idahoheartmom Posts: 53
    bump
  • alazarus
    alazarus Posts: 80 Member
    Bumpity bump-- great ideas to try later!
  • spcopps
    spcopps Posts: 283
    I use tuna to stuff a tomatoe..mix 1/2 can with a little low fat mayo (I sometimes add red wine vinegar), onion and dill weed (taste like pickle relish) and if you need the extra you can add a boiled egg then stuff the tomatoe with it or serve over a bed of lettuce YUMMY

    It is also really good as a main dish (prepaired the same way but add bell peppers) mixed with whole wheat Rotini noodles and topped with 2% cheese and only cooking involved is the noodles. It's like a tuna helper..

    If you like capers they are also good mixed into the above..
  • rachelannstafford
    rachelannstafford Posts: 1
    I could eat this several days in a row:
    http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/tuscan_style_tuna_salad.html

    * 2 6-ounce cans chunk light tuna, drained (see Note)
    * 1 15-ounce can small white beans, such as cannellini or great northern, rinsed (see Ingredient note)
    * 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
    * 4 scallions, trimmed and sliced
    * 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    * 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    * 1/4 teaspoon salt
    * Freshly ground pepper, to taste

    Add some spicy red pepper hummus and a high fiber wrap...it is awesome!!
  • weightedfootsteps
    weightedfootsteps Posts: 4,349 Member
    bump :)
  • luvnikkibabe
    luvnikkibabe Posts: 9
    Super easy trick...mix in the tuna with pic de gallo instead of mayo. It tastes fresh and yummy and you have almost 0 prep work to do! Slap that on some WW bread and you are good to go!
  • ameaston22
    ameaston22 Posts: 38
    Tuna melts are a favorite of mine. To give your tuna more flavor, mix in just enough mayo to get the tuna wet then add whatever spices you like - my favorites are garlic, paprika, and curry. I lightly brush two slices of bread with olive oil and put my favorite cheese on. Then I toast in the oven for about five minutes at 350, add on the tuna and you have a delicious low-cal dinner.

    Also, replace chicken with tuna in your favorite pasta dishes.
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