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Tuna has long been a favorite protein source for bodybuilders, dieters, and other athletes. It's cheap, fast, portable, and pre-portioned into convenient sizes. Did I mention it was cheap? The fact is, it is a great source of protein and omega-3 essential fats and it makes a great snack too.
Solid white albacore can taste great all by itself if it fits your budget. If not, here are a few "straight outta the can" recipes you can use to bring a little life into your next can of tuna (or canned chicken).
Straight Outta The Can Recipes
Lemon Pepper Tuna: | Lemon juice and fresh ground pepper or sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning |
Balsamic Tuna: | Balsamic vinegar and fresh ground pepper |
Mustard Dill Tuna: | Dill, 1 tbsp mustard, and chopped celery |
Southwest Tuna: | 1 tbsp non-fat mayo, ¼ of a Anaheim green chile (chopped), black pepper to taste |
Honey Mustard Tuna: | 1-2 tbsp Honey Mustard |
Tuna Fried Rice | Sauté cooked brown rice, chopped green or yellow onions, and egg whites in pan sprayed with butter flavor non-stick spray. Mix in tuna and serve. |
Tuna Stuffed Tomato | Mix 1 tbsp non-fat mayo, pepper and tuna and stuff inside a tomato. Top tomato with a slice of mozzarella cheese and bake in toaster oven until cheese melts. |
Old El Paso Tuna: | 1 heaping tbsp spoon Salsa or 1 tbsp chopped green chiles. |
Tuna Italiano: | 1 tbsp Italian dressing or olive oil vinaigrette, fresh ground pepper |
Tuna Balsamico | 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar, a few dashes oregano, ground pepper to taste |
Tuna Piccata: | 1 tsp capers, lemon juice, ½ tsp parsley, fresh ground pepper |
All American Tuna: | 1 tbsp fat-free mayo, 1 chopped pickle, ½ stalk chopped celery or onion |
Texas Tuna: | 1 tbsp BBQ sauce |
Tuna Melt: | 1 tbsp fat-free mayo, 1 oz cheese melted on top |
Tuna Parmesan: | Mix in1 tbsp catsup, tomato sauce, or spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs or a crushed cracker, top with 1 oz. low-fat mozzarella cheese. Cook in microwave or toaster oven until cheese melts. |
No-Time Tuna: | 1 Fork, 1 glass of water |
But, my favorite way to eat Tuna at any given time of the days is to just pop open the can -> mix it with brown/mixed rice -> little bit of sesame oil -> 1 raw egg and mix them all up. :)
i like raw tuna. straight out of the ocean.
ReplyDeletemm.. mm good.
YES! raw tuna is my fav. too!
ReplyDeleteMaguro Sashimi kudasai!