Packed with vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins B3, B6, B12 and D, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, selenium, protein and many more, tuna is considered to be one of the healthiest fish in the world. It has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits and the omega 3 fatty acids that it contains are good for the heart and for overall health. Tuna is also a good ingredient to start with if you’re a cooking beginner!
Here are some healthy tuna recipes that will make your next meal surely satisfying:
Yummy Mac and Tuna
What you need:
- 6 cups water
- 1 package macaroni and cheese dinner mix, cooked
- 1 can tuna, drained and flaked
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup margarine, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup milk
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, mix together cooked macaroni, cheese sauce mixture (from the packet of macaroni and cheese dinner mix), margarine and milk until margarine has melted and pasta is covered in sauce. Stir in tuna and mushrooms. Pour mixture in a casserole dish, top with bread crumbs and bake in a pre-heated oven (350F) for 30 minutes.
Quick Grilled Tuna Teriyaki
What you need:
- 4 yellowfin tuna fillets
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Mix together teriyaki sauce, olive oil, garlic and black pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add tuna fillets to the bag and shake to coat fish with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. When ready, remove fillets from bag and place on a pre-heated grill. Discard excess marinade. Grill tuna fillets for about 5 to 8 minutes per side or to desired doneness.
Healthy Tor-Tuna
What you need:
- 4 8-inch flour tortillas, warmed
- 4 leaves lettuce
- 1 1/4 cups tuna
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch garlic salt
In a bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, pickle relish, celery, onion, lemon juice and garlic salt. Mix until all ingredients are well-blended. Place a lettuce leaf on top of each tortilla then divide and spoon tuna mixture between 4 lettuce leaves. Roll each tortilla burrito style and secure with a toothpick if needed. Best consumed immediately.
Forget a regular tuna sandwich when craving for your favorite fish. Instead, try these delicious and healthy tuna recipes!
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