3 Easy & Cheap Canned Tuna Recipes That Aren’t Salads
Quinoa-Veggie Tuna Casserole
Ingredients
For up to 2 servings:
- 6oz package of albacore tuna
- 2/3 cup 2% Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 2/3 cup chopped broccoli (or your choice of vegetable)
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 5 tsp oregano
- sea salt & pepper to taste
- Topping:
- 2 tbsp wheat panko crumbs
- 2 tbsp reduced fat mozzarella cheese
Steps
Step 1
Set oven to 400F.
Step 2
Drain excess water from the packaged tuna.
Step 3
Cook quinoa according to the instructions on the package and set aside.
Step 4
In a bowl, mix together all of the ingredients except for the toppings. Season to taste with sea salt & pepper.
Step 5
Empty the contents into two mini-casserole tins or 1 small baking dish.
Step 6
Top with mozzarella then panko crumbs.
Step 7
Bake for 20 minutes at 400F.
Avocado Tuna Salad
Ingredients
For up to 2 servings:
- 6oz package of albacore tuna
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1 chopped celery stalk
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 5 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- Sea salt & pepper to taste
- Garnish: green onion or cilantro
Steps
Step 1
Drain excess water from the packaged tuna.
Step 2
Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mash and mix with a fork.
Step 3
Season to taste with sea salt & pepper.
Step 4
Enjoy with a garden salad or in sandwich or wrap.
Baked Sweet Potato Tuna Patties
Ingredients
For up to 4 servings:
- 6oz package of albacore tuna
- 1 egg
- ~275g baked sweet potato
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup green onions
- 5 tbsp low-sodium BBQ sauce
- 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- pinch of sea salt & pepper
Steps
Step 1
Set oven to 400F.
Step 2
Drain excess water from the packaged tuna.
Step 3
Bake 1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes in the oven for about 1 hour, or until the flesh is soft. Scoop out the flesh, set it aside and allow it to cool to room temperature.
Step 4
In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Mix together with a spatula.
Step 5
Form small patties using your hands. The recipe should make up to 8 small patties. **If you find the patties to be too loose and wet, simply add in tablespoons of almond flour until the batter thickens and you are able to form firm patties.**
Step 6
Spray a baking sheet with coconut oil and place the patties on the sheet, providing ample space between them.
Step 7
Bake in the oven for about 20 – 22 minutes. For best results, flip the patties halfway through baking using a spatula.
Step 8
Enjoy the patties as a side dish or as snacks to curb in between meal cravings.