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What's your favorite tuna meal?

Seraph1120

I've got a couple cans of tuna in the kitchen. All I tend to do with it is mix it with some mayo and slap it on bread. lol. I'm trying to cut back on my bread intake. What are some healthier ways of turning tuna into a meal? I don't think I can eat it straight out of the can. I need to flavor it up. Mix it with some salad maybe?

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Seraph1120

Bump!

rdmchugh

"Put Down Your Fork" Tuna and Bean Salad

3 tbsp EVOO
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh basil, minced
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 (20 oz) can white kidney beans (or northern beans or cannellini beans)
1 (13 oz) can tuna (drained and flaked)
2 scallions, sliced
1/4 cup sweet red peppers (or yellow or orange), chopped
6 leaves Bibb lettuce (optional)

In medium bowl, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, basil and black pepper
Add beans, tuna, scallions and sweet pepper and toss
Chill for several hours for flavors to blend (I seldom have this patience and eat it right away)
To make a beautiful presentation, server on a leaf of Bibb lettuce

Calories 227.2
Fat 9.2g
Saturated fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 27 mg
Sugars 2.1g
Sodium 718.2mg
Carbs 14.7g
Fiber 5.3g
Sugars 2.1g
Protein 20.3g

iKapuniai

You can turn it into some kind of noodle casserole. I don't have a particular recipe in mind, but maybe some tuna, cream of mushroom soup and noodles... preferably whole wheat lol and, of course, CHEESE!!! You said you were cutting down on your BREAD intake, but if you meant carbs, this probably isn't for you lol but it's yummeh!

Seraph1120

Ooh...that goes with my other recent craving for kidney beans. I didn't think of combining the two!

Seraph1120

You can turn it into some kind of noodle casserole. I don't have a particular recipe in mind, but maybe some tuna, cream of mushroom soup and noodles... preferably whole wheat lol and, of course, CHEESE!!! You said you were cutting down on your BREAD intake, but if you meant carbs, this probably isn't for you lol but it's yummeh!

Haha...I'm addicted to cheese!! I don't think I'd be able to give it up. This kinda tuna noodle casserole is my only other staple recipe for tuna!

jan5555

I just had tuna salad (tuna, mayo, green onion and some shredded carrot) with a half an avocado (cubed and mixed in). It was yummy!

shovav91

I eat my tuna on sliced apples with garlic. It might sound odd, but it is SO tasty

Elzecat

I'll add some to a spinach salad with lots of veggies...or eat it with brown rice and avocado...yum...

angraham2

Tuna melts... Sourdough bread, pepper jack cheese onions and tuna... mmmm. I can taste them already, Oh, I had one for lunch...

rudemoose

Not sure the exact recipe for it, but my mom used to make a cold tuna noodle casserole. It had tuna, macaroni noodles, cooked (formerly frozen) peas, and miracle whip to hold it all together. It's pretty yummy as far as tuna and peas go

DannyMussels

Sometimes I throw olives or chopped pickles in it with either mustard or mayo.

If I have the time or ingredients I'll add onions, vinegar, chickpeas.

Sometimes I blend and drink it.

hesn92

I just eat tuna salad sandwiches lol sorry. No help here. Although today I made it into a wrap instead of a sandwich. I put mayo, pickle relish, pistachios and curry in it lol.

laughingatchu630

I used to make a tuna salad with macaroni noodles, tuna, mayo, peas, corn, and cheese is optional. I'm sure can switch out some ingredients for healthier alternatives. Now I just open a can drain the tuna and add a tablespoon of lite mayo, cayenne pepper, and a teaspoon of mustard, its a great snack!

johnlms

One thing I recently did that turns my tuna tasty (and I like to keep things simple.. =P) is the following:

1 can tuna (I use white albacore 10oz)
2 tbsp salsa (I use Arriba! fire roasted salsa)
1/4 cup shelled pistachios

ends up being about 75 calories per serving for a 10oz can (1/4 cup serving)

katya73

TUNA NICOISE salad .. Yummm .. Fresh Tuna steak, raw baby spinach, hard boiled eggs , cherry tomatoes , green beans , small chat boiled potatoes and red onions .. Tossed in a light vinaigrette.. Love this !!!

I also make a pretty wicked Tuna Mornay .. But that's soo high in cals !!

Superbritt2drescu

I seriously heart tuna. I eat it straight out of the can. Or with pasta and cream of mushroom soup. I thrown it on salads. I mix it in with rice. I eat tuna like most people eat chicken.

nickyfm

I make tuna sandwiches

2 pieces wholegrain bread
avocado
spinach
rocket
grated carrot
Tuna

It's so yummy!!

nathan6878

have to go with a tuna casarole!! tuna by itself I would always pass on!! but you hide it in something I will eat it!!!

MumOfGirlsOnly

Mmmm tuna and baked beans. Hot, cold, on bread or wrap or just out of a bowl. My all time favourite meal
Don't knock it until you try it.

tiamaria8182

You can make a stir-fry with it. Throw in some veggies like brocolli, bell peppers, onion, celery or whatever you want, add some soy sauce and serve over brown rice or even alone if you're cutting out carbs.
Have you tried the new flavored tuna in the pouches? I looove them and when making sandwiches I just throw the mayo in the pouch and mix it in there so no messy clean-up. I also make tuna patties. Just use the same recipe you would use to make a salmon cake.

stuffinmuffin

Tuna is one of my staples - I find there's nothing that keeps me satiated for longer!

I normally make huge tuna salads and erm, being a bit of a creature of habit I seem to have had them for lunch for nearly a month!

Another great thing with tuna is making cheese and tuna on toast or pitta bread. You can add other bits (e.g. tomato puree or onion) to give it a bit of a pizza feel.

Punkedpoetess

I made tuna burger patties recently that were really tasty and easy to make. Here is how I made them:

* 5oz can of tuna in water
* 2 eggs
* 1/2 cup of bread crumbs (I use seasoned ones)
* 2 TBSP of chopped onion (optional)
* 1/8 tsp of garlic powder or to taste
* 1/8 tsp of black pepper or to taste
* Olive oil cooking spray

Drain tuna and put into medium sized bowl. Add eggs and mix together. Then add bread crumbs, onion if using any, and seasonings and mix them together. Then form patties and spray pan so they don't stick. Cook in pan on medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Enjoy!

Makes 2 sandwich thin sized patties or 4 smaller patties.

For additional calories I enjoy this on a sandwich thin and sometimes add a slice of cheddar and sliced tomato.

Seraph1120

I think I need to go get more tuna...lots of awesome options to try out!! Thanks everyone! =D

KarmynSullivan

I take one can of tuna and mix it with one cup of low fat cottage cheese and dice one tomato to add to it. You can still add boiled egg as well if you would like. This tastes great on salad or plain and lasts me two to three meals.

P.s. I load it up with tons of pepper, but I love pepper!