Canned tuna is a simple but delicious food with which you can enrich many dishes. In addition to the taste, canned tuna provides ample amounts of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. If you are tired of eating it alone and you want to experiment with new combinations, you can try your hand at the recipes proposed by the article. Canned tuna is incredibly versatile, so you can use it for both a snack and a main course. Read on and find out how to use tuna to satisfy your hunger and your desire for new flavors.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Simple Recipes
Step 1. Make a tuna quesadilla for a simple yet tasty meal
Combine the contents of a can of tuna with 120ml of mayonnaise and use it to stuff a tortilla along with 60g of chopped cheese. Fold the tortilla in half and heat it on one side in a lightly greased pan. After 3-5 minutes, turn it over and heat it on the other side.
You can use any type of cheese, but it is preferable that it be soft
Step 2. Make tuna and cheese macaroni for a simple, yet delicious meal
The quickest method is to use canned macaroni and cheese as the base of the dish. Cook them following the directions on the package and, after adding the cheese sauce, pour the tuna directly into the pot.
Use a can of tuna. If you can't find ready-made macaroni and cheese, you can make them by following this recipe
Step 3. Make super healthy canapes with tuna and cucumber
Slice the cucumber and use it instead of bread as a healthy and light base for canapes. Make the sauce by combining a can of tuna with 120ml mayonnaise and a few drops of lemon juice. Spread the sauce over the cucumber slices, then add diced tomatoes and chopped spring onion. Finally add a sprinkle of paprika.
Step 4. Make a tuna salad and use the avocado peel as a container to serve
Mix the contents of a can of tuna with the pulp of an avocado, a diced tomato, a chopped celery stalk and the juice of half a lemon. Divide the salad into two equal portions and use the avocado peel as a container to serve.
- This recipe is compatible with the paleo diet.
- Alternatively, you can use a cooked zucchini as a container for the tuna salad. If you want you can also add a sprinkling of grated cheese. It is a healthy and tasty option that you can serve as an appetizer.
Step 5. Make tuna scrambled eggs for a protein-rich breakfast or snack
Break 4 eggs into a pan and cook them over high heat without ever stopping stirring. When the eggs are cooked, add the contents of a can of tuna, 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) of extra virgin olive oil, a chopped onion and a pinch of oregano. Let the onion wilt for 4-5 minutes, then serve the scrambled eggs to the tuna.
Pair scrambled eggs with french fries for a snack to share with friends
Part 2 of 3: Advanced Recipes
Step 1. Make an irresistible tuna pasta pie
Cook 250 g of pasta, pour it into a bowl and season with a can of tuna, 120 ml of cooking cream, 120 ml of milk, 180 g of grated cheese, a tablespoon of breadcrumbs, 120 g of peas and salt and pepper to taste. Stir, transfer everything to a pan, then bake the pie in the oven at 190 ° C for 20-25 minutes.
Step 2. Prepare a creamy sauce to dress the pasta with
Boil the water and cook the pasta for the time indicated on the package. You can use spaghetti, penne or any other type of long or short pasta. After draining it, season it with tuna, cream, canned peas, grated cheese, salt and pepper to taste. If you like, you can also add a pinch of oregano or garlic powder. Stir and serve immediately.
Step 3. Use canned tuna to make sushi
Cook the sushi rice and spread it on a sheet of nori seaweed. Combine the tuna with mayonnaise, then add diced avocado, cucumber and onion (or spring onion). Spread the filling over the rice, roll up the seaweed and cut the cylinder you have obtained into slices about 3 cm thick.
For a spicy version of sushi, you can add a hint of wasabi or sriracha sauce
Step 4. Make a light and nutritious rice dish
Cook 180 g of white rice in 1/2 liter of chicken broth over low heat for 35 minutes, with the lid on. When the timer runs out, add a can of tuna, the juice of 1 or 2 lemons and a pound of baby spinach. Stir, put the lid back on the pot, let the rice cook for another 5 minutes and then serve.
You can also add garlic or onion powder and black pepper
Part 3 of 3: Recipes for a Tuna Salad or Sandwich
Step 1. Have lunch on a classic tuna sandwich
Combine the contents of one can of tuna with 120ml of mayonnaise, then add salt, pepper and some lemon juice. Spread the tuna sauce on a slice of toast.
At this point you can add tomato, lettuce, cucumber, avocado, onion, olives and pickles to taste. Finally close the sandwich with the second slice of bread
Step 2. Make a tuna and cheese sandwich
Toast two slices of bread and prepare the tuna sauce with a can of tuna and 120ml mayonnaise. Spread the sauce on the slices of bread, add the cheese and heat a skillet over medium heat. Close the sandwich and heat it in a pan for 4-5 minutes to melt the cheese.
Step 3. Make the tuna salad
It is a versatile dish that is easily prepared. Combine the tuna with 120ml mayonnaise, 60g chopped celery and onion, half a teaspoon of lemon juice, salt, and a sprinkle of paprika or garlic powder (or both). Place the tuna salad in the refrigerator and serve it cold. For convenience, you can prepare it in advance and eat it within a couple of days.
