Canned albacore tuna all by it self is quite bland. Without adding tons of fattening sauces, it’s kind of difficult to know what to do with it. Tuna is an excellent source of lean protein, so one shouldn’t give up so easy. Lucky for you, we found five different ways to incorporate tuna into your meal and snack routine that are quite tasty.
1. On a piece of low calorie whole wheat bread, add a light spread of mayo, tuna, about 3 tomato slices, salt and pepper to taste, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese (don’t over do it). Broil for about 3 to 5 minutes, and voila.
2. Instead of beef or turkey, add tuna into your pasta dishes.
3. Add protein to your baked potato. Baked or microwave your potato as you usually would. Meanwhile, combine tuna, yogurt, basil, artichoke hearts, scallions, capers, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix how ever much you feel is right for your personal tastes. After the potato is soft, but it open and put the mixture into the shell of the potato. Add cheese on top, and bake (or microwave) until cheese is melted. Add chopped tomatoes on top.
4. Instead of a hamburger, go for a tuna burger!
5. Tuna quesadilla! Prepare your quesadilla as usual, just use tuna and go light on the cheese. Try using a low carbohydrate/low calorie tortilla shell. There are many brands out there with whole ingredients. Read your labels!
