Canned Tuna Help

Dahllywood
Dahllywood Posts: 642 Member
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Hey guys,
Other than Tuna Helper (ew :P) and Tuna sandwiches, what are some good dinner ideas that I can use canned tuna with?
I recently bought some after seeing the nutritional value and have no idea what to do with it!
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  • gracias60
    gracias60 Posts: 13 Member
    tuna and noodles, tuna casserole, that's all I can think of right now.
  • kxblack
    kxblack Posts: 18
    mix in macaroni salad
  • shannond1980
    shannond1980 Posts: 60 Member
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/8-ways-to-prepare-tuna.html
    :)
  • Coffeycreations
    Coffeycreations Posts: 8 Member
    tuna in salad, tuna melts, you can do tuna sandwhiches with pickles to add a bit of sweet, or add some cumen/mexican seasonings to give it a bit of a different flavor. Good luck! Oh, I add artichoke hearts to my tuna casserole-and swiss cheese-yummy!
  • jesusHchris
    jesusHchris Posts: 1,405 Member
    Straight out of the can with a spoon, no spices. You can do it.
  • jbond80
    jbond80 Posts: 356 Member
    Tuna Burgers- using canned tuna
    I found this recipe on allrecipes.com... I substituted light Miracle Whip for regular mayonnaise, which along with ketchup and other seasonings gave this a nice tangy flavor... Excellent cheap meal!

    Minutes to Prepare: 45Minutes to Cook: 8Number of Servings: 8


    Ingredients
    2 six oz cans Tuna, in water
    2 large eGgs
    1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
    1/3 cup minced onion
    1/4 cup chopped red bell peppers
    1/2 cup light miracle whip
    4 tbsps ketchup
    1 tsp dill weed, dry
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp black pepper
    Hot pepper sauce to taste (3 dashes)
    Worcestershire sauce to tast (3 dashes)



    Directions
    1. Combine tuna, egg, bread crumbs, onion, celery, red bell pepper, mayonnaise, chili sauce, dill, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to make the patties easier to handle, if desired.

    2. Shape into 8 patties (mixture will be very soft and delicate).

    3. Coat a non-stick skillet with cooking spray; fry tuna patties for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. These are fragile, so be careful when turning them.

    Serve on buns with tomato slices and lettuce leaves, if desired.


    Serving Size: 8 patties

    Number of Servings: 8

    Nutritional Info
    Servings Per Recipe: 8
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories: 154.3
    Total Fat: 3.9 g
    Cholesterol: 62.8 mg
    Sodium: 766.9 mg
    Total Carbs: 15.2 g
    Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
    Protein: 14.3 g

    Hope this helps!!!!!!
  • findingfit23
    findingfit23 Posts: 845 Member
    Great ideas here, thanks!
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    mix in macaroni salad

    I love Tuna in my macaroni salad! YUM!
  • PunkyRachel
    PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
    a box of mac and cheese, any brand. make it a stir in the tuna. Its yummy, I just add some pepper.
  • future_runner
    future_runner Posts: 136 Member
    I love tuna salad. Drain the tuna and mix it with plain greek yogurt to add even more protein. Then put in any seasonings and veggies you like. If you want to be fancy you can hollow out a tomato and eat it out of that, or a bell pepper.
  • PunkyRachel
    PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
    Straight out of the can with a spoon, no spices. You can do it.

    I like to just add yellow mustard and eat it on a piece of toast.
  • Maurice1966
    Maurice1966 Posts: 419 Member
    mixed with cottage cheese, tomatos &/or kidney beans
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    Tuna bake:

    Tuna + Veggies + Spices Of Choice + Sour Cream (or chopped tinned tomatos if you don't fancy the cream), Coat With Cheese, lob in oven until the cheese is golden ... I make it in bulk for the family.

    I used to lob wholegrain pasta in there too but I do without these days.

    Sometimes I just eat from the tin or lob in a salad too, can't go wrong with tuna :)
  • christiangandy
    christiangandy Posts: 48 Member
    sweat chopped onions in a pan, whipped eggs x 2.....slap the tuna in the pan, until warmed through....add the eggs......

    a fab tasting omelette........and good for you too
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    I saw a really yummy recipe the other day - haven't tried it yet: http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2008/06/summer-tomato-salad-recipe-with-avocado.html

    Summer Tomato Salad Recipe with Avocado, Tuna, Cilantro, and Lime
  • OnionMomma
    OnionMomma Posts: 938 Member
    a box of mac and cheese, any brand. make it a stir in the tuna. Its yummy, I just add some pepper.

    In our house growing up we call this "red neck casserole" and it included a can of drained peas. Love it!!!
  • MelStren
    MelStren Posts: 457 Member
    Straight out of the can with a spoon, no spices. You can do it.
    That's often how I eat it.
  • bakz4
    bakz4 Posts: 64 Member
    I know this is gonna sound yucky, but it truely is a family favorite (we recently found my son is allergic to fish, so switched to canned chicken)....Great for lunch or hot summer evening.

    1 lage can tuna, drained
    1 can string beans
    1 can peas
    1 tbsp red wine vinegar
    2 tbsp olive oil

    Mix together, chill, and marinate for at least an hour.

    We enjoy with Ritz crackers!!
  • MrsBully4
    MrsBully4 Posts: 304 Member
    I like to mix tuna with chopped red onions and eat it on top of a bed of brown rice.
  • MelMena
    MelMena Posts: 152 Member
    I take and mix together a packet of tuna, 1 hard boiled egg, a chopped up roma tomato and a little green pepper and onion. Makes a great healthy protein packed lunch. I usually have a side of strawberries and blueberries to make it perfect.
  • skwhatley
    skwhatley Posts: 156 Member
    Tuna Burgers- using canned tuna
    I found this recipe on allrecipes.com... I substituted light Miracle Whip for regular mayonnaise, which along with ketchup and other seasonings gave this a nice tangy flavor... Excellent cheap meal!

    Minutes to Prepare: 45Minutes to Cook: 8Number of Servings: 8


    Ingredients
    2 six oz cans Tuna, in water
    2 large eGgs
    1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
    1/3 cup minced onion
    1/4 cup chopped red bell peppers
    1/2 cup light miracle whip
    4 tbsps ketchup
    1 tsp dill weed, dry
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp black pepper
    Hot pepper sauce to taste (3 dashes)
    Worcestershire sauce to tast (3 dashes)



    Directions
    1. Combine tuna, egg, bread crumbs, onion, celery, red bell pepper, mayonnaise, chili sauce, dill, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to make the patties easier to handle, if desired.

    2. Shape into 8 patties (mixture will be very soft and delicate).

    3. Coat a non-stick skillet with cooking spray; fry tuna patties for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. These are fragile, so be careful when turning them.

    Serve on buns with tomato slices and lettuce leaves, if desired.


    Serving Size: 8 patties

    Number of Servings: 8

    Nutritional Info
    Servings Per Recipe: 8
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories: 154.3
    Total Fat: 3.9 g
    Cholesterol: 62.8 mg
    Sodium: 766.9 mg
    Total Carbs: 15.2 g
    Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
    Protein: 14.3 g

    Hope this helps!!!!!!

    bumping this recipe for later. sounds delish and easy.
  • aimeem2
    aimeem2 Posts: 35
    I mix one can with one wholly guacamole 100 calorie pack and serve it on a few romaine leaves. Protein, healthy fats and veggies!
  • PunkyRachel
    PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
    a box of mac and cheese, any brand. make it a stir in the tuna. Its yummy, I just add some pepper.

    In our house growing up we call this "red neck casserole" and it included a can of drained peas. Love it!!!

    lol we just called it "tuna mac" Peas, were not ate in my home growing up. My maiden name is "Pease" and my dad would always say not to eat "peas" cause then your eating our family. My dad is crazy, I know. Anyways, I eat peas all the time now :smile:
  • kureiko
    kureiko Posts: 48 Member
    All these ideas for tuna sound so yummy. Might have to pick some up next time I go shopping!
  • treetop57
    treetop57 Posts: 1,578 Member
    I like to make something close to a Salade Nicoise . . . the only essential ingredients of which are lettuce, tuna, green beans, and boiled potatoes.

    http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/nicoise_salad/
  • cheetararocks
    cheetararocks Posts: 12
    A tuna burrito - nuke with a lil bit of cheese - add salsa and avocado - yum.
  • Dahllywood
    Dahllywood Posts: 642 Member
    Wow thanks for all of the ideas guys! Some great sounding stuff here. Will definitely have to try them out
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    a box of mac and cheese, any brand. make it a stir in the tuna. Its yummy, I just add some pepper.

    In our house growing up we call this "red neck casserole" and it included a can of drained peas. Love it!!!

    Mac & Cheese w/tuna and peas is one of my son's favorite meals. We use frozen peas - added when you boil the macaroni
  • jlohcook
    jlohcook Posts: 228 Member
    Tuna (choose those in mineral water) in pasta (fettucini or capellini) with herbs (dill, oregano, parsley), with garlic.

    Tuna with egg (hard boiled) and potato salad - add a dash of salt and pepper and spoonful of low fat mayo

    Mix your tuna with low fat mayo, salt and pepper - on a toasted whole wheat bread, lay with cucumber and tomato.

    Hard boiled egg filled with tuna mix (mix the egg yolk with tuna and mayo - add pepper and salt), refill your hard boiled egg with the tuna mix.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Straight from the can.

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