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    Cream, Cheesy, Meaty 300 Calorie Lunch!

    Posts: 34
    edited December 2024 in Recipes
    I have gotten soooo sick of salad lately that I finally had a day off today and decided to use my time experimenting. Not to toot my own horn, but I would say that it turned out very successful! Yay!

    Ingredients:

    1/2 cup of Brown Rice (Or another whole grain equivalent to brown rice, I used Rice Select's Royal Blend). 220 calories
    1 can of Tuna (I suppose you could also sub in canned Salmon or Chicken). 40 calories
    1 tbsp of Reduced Fat Cream Cheese. Approx. 30 calories or less
    10 slices of Jalapenos from a Jar (like the little circles you put on nachos). 5 calories

    Cook rice as instructed on package (I cooked a whole cup and then only used half). Meanwhile, drain tuna and finely dice jalapenos. When the rice is finished, mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Then microwave (or I have a NeWave which is 10x better) for 3-5 minutes or until cream cheese is melted. Top with your favorite herb or seasoning!

    Its like a tuna helper without all the nasty processed powdered cheese junk aaaand, it's super healthy, super FILLING, and only take 20 minutes to make!

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    • Posts: 497 Member
      Thanks :) I love finding new ways to use tuna
    • Posts: 162 Member
      I have gotten soooo sick of salad lately that I finally had a day off today and decided to use my time experimenting. Not to toot my own horn, but I would say that it turned out very successful! Yay!

      Ingredients:

      1/2 cup of Brown Rice (Or another whole grain equivalent to brown rice, I used Rice Select's Royal Blend). 220 calories
      1 can of Tuna (I suppose you could also sub in canned Salmon or Chicken). 40 calories
      1 tbsp of Reduced Fat Cream Cheese. Approx. 30 calories or less
      10 slices of Jalapenos from a Jar (like the little circles you put on nachos). 5 calories

      Cook rice as instructed on package (I cooked a whole cup and then only used half). Meanwhile, drain tuna and finely dice jalapenos. When the rice is finished, mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Then microwave (or I have a NeWave which is 10x better) for 3-5 minutes or until cream cheese is melted. Top with your favorite herb or seasoning!

      Its like a tuna helper without all the nasty processed powdered cheese junk aaaand, it's super healthy, super FILLING, and only take 20 minutes to make!

      That must be the smalles can of tuna ever for 40 calories
    • Posts: 34
      Ahh!! You're right! I just looked at the can again after reading your comment and it is totally 40 per serving. I feel like an idiot! haha Well then, I suppose its a 360 calorie lunch because there is 2.5 servings in the can! I guess thats not near as glamorous as I had thought, but it was still delicious!
    • Posts: 55 Member
      Sounds amazing!!! Even though I'm not the biggest tuna fan I'm going to try it!!
    • Posts: 772 Member
      Ahh!! You're right! I just looked at the can again after reading your comment and it is totally 40 per serving. I feel like an idiot! haha Well then, I suppose its a 360 calorie lunch because there is 2.5 servings in the can! I guess thats not near as glamorous as I had thought, but it was still delicious!

      360 calorie lunch is still awesome. I'ma try this
    • Posts: 177
      Sounds great! I'll probably try that this weekend!!! :happy:


      And just say (or ask) if she was right on the tuna serving instead of making a smart *kitten* remark about the smallest can of tuna ever. :indifferent:
    • Posts: 443
      *bump*
    • Posts: 17,299 Member
      That does sound yummy. I've never been a salad fan. I don't know how anyone could eat them everyday.
    • Posts: 2,272 Member
      bump sounds delicious!
    • Posts: 3
      Thanks for sharing - that sounds yummy and I'm going to try it! Probably minus the peppers or maybe with green pepper.
    • Posts: 12 Member
      Thanks for posting! Sounds awesome and I will definitely try this.
    • Posts: 437 Member
      sounds like a great one! thanks for the info!:smile:
    • Posts: 100 Member
      sounds awesome!! :) I'm gonna have to try this!!!!!
    • Posts: 1
      I have gotten soooo sick of salad lately that I finally had a day off today and decided to use my time experimenting. Not to toot my own horn, but I would say that it turned out very successful! Yay!

      Ingredients:

      1/2 cup of Brown Rice (Or another whole grain equivalent to brown rice, I used Rice Select's Royal Blend). 220 calories
      1 can of Tuna (I suppose you could also sub in canned Salmon or Chicken). 40 calories
      1 tbsp of Reduced Fat Cream Cheese. Approx. 30 calories or less
      10 slices of Jalapenos from a Jar (like the little circles you put on nachos). 5 calories

      Cook rice as instructed on package (I cooked a whole cup and then only used half). Meanwhile, drain tuna and finely dice jalapenos. When the rice is finished, mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Then microwave (or I have a NeWave which is 10x better) for 3-5 minutes or until cream cheese is melted. Top with your favorite herb or seasoning!

      Its like a tuna helper without all the nasty processed powdered cheese junk aaaand, it's super healthy, super FILLING, and only take 20 minutes to make!
    • Posts: 20
      I'm looking for new ways to enjoy tuna. Thanks for the recipe :)
    • Posts: 438 Member
      I love tuna and brown rice together, I often bring it to work for lunch because it's cheap and easy (much like myself, hehe) but have always added shredded cheddar - the cream cheese sounds awesome! Thanks for the reco! :happy:
    • Posts: 69 Member
      bump...anything with cheese is awesome in my book
    • Posts: 467 Member
      Thanks! Gonna make this for lunch Monday!
    • Posts: 140 Member
      bump
    • Posts: 149
      nice.. going to try this...
    • Posts: 70 Member
      I won't lie. Your title is what seduced me here. lol I love any recipe that promises cream, cheese, and meat. Thanks for adding this :)
    • Posts: 149
      nice
    • Posts: 445 Member
      Eww tuna. I thought it was going to be like a burger/meatloaf type thing.

      Tuna + cream cheese is just... I'll pass.
    • Posts: 792 Member
      Bump.
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