Keeping packers of tins of tuna in the pantry cupboard is a great hack for meal planning and ensures you get quick lean, healthy protein into your meals. But tuna on its own can be quite… boring! So we’re here to help you make five amazing meals with tuna.
Let’s take your tinned tuna to the next level with these five recipe ideas!
1. Tuna Panzella
This quick version of an Italian classic yields a filling meal!
Simply mix together 1 tin of drained tuna with 3 chopped tomatoes, day-old Ciabatta slices (tossed in olive oil and heated in a pan to make croutons), a handful of basil, one small shallot chopped finely and a good drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season to taste and enjoy!
- Tuna Fishcakes & Salad
Combine drained tuna, chopped spring onion, handful bread crumbs, 2 eggs, seasoning of your choice and 2 tbsp mayonnaise in a bowl. Divide into 6-8 portions, coat in flour and then fry in a little olive oil. Serve with a green salad! - Tuna Caesar Salad
Combine drained tuna with 1 head of romaine lettuce (chopped), anchovies (optional), shaved parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice or balsamic and seasoning. Add toast croutons or a slice of toast (optional). - Basic Nicoise
Mix together 1 tin of tuna (drained), with 1 handful of chopped fine green beans, ¼ cup kalamata olives, ½ cup chopped red rosa tomatoes, 2 baby radishes (finely sliced), 2 boiled eggs, quartered, chopped lettuce and anchovies (optional). Season and dress with olive oil and balsamic. - Tuna Garden Salad Sarmie
Combine drained tuna with ½ granny smith apple (finely chopped), ¼ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup chopped fennel, herbs and seasoning of your choice and divide among sandwiches using wholegrain bread and soft buttery lettuce leaves. Works well in a wrap or pita too!
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