5 FAST & SIMPLE CANNED TUNA RECIPES

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"CANNED TUNA IS A STAPLE food for many bodybuilders because it's high in protein, low in fat, and can be quickly prepared in many ways. Each of these recipes can be prepared in less than 15 minutes.

Below are five different ways to make quick, and tasty canned tuna snacks. I recommend that you stick to the lowest-sodium brands packed in water.

Tuna Melt:

Mix 6 ounces tuna with 1 teaspoon low-fat mayo, a dash of hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon lemo juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Place on whole grain bread with 2 slices tomato and a piece of low-fat cheddar cheese. Melt cheese in oven or toaster oven.

Tuna with Pico de Gallo:

Mix 6 ounces tuna with 4 ounces diced Roma tomatos, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1 diced small Serrano chile, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Eat alone or on piece of whole grain bread.

Tuna Salad Stuffed Pita:

Mix 6 ounces tuna with 1 hardboiled egg white, 2 tablespoons diced celery, 2 tablespoons raisins, 1 tablespoon diced scallion, 2 teaspoons low-fat mayo, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons diced pineapple. Stuff into 2 halves of a whole grain pita.

Schoolyard Tuna:

Mix 6 ounces tuna with 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese, 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, 3 tablespoons raisins, and 2 tablespoons carrots.

Spicy Tuna:

Mix 6 ounces tuna with 1 tablespoon diced pickled jalapenos, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, 4 tablespoons diced tomatoes, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper (to taste)."


From "The Shredded Chef" by Michael Matthews http://www.amazon.com/The-Shredded-Chef-Recipes-Building/dp/1478213655/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364925481&sr=8-1&keywords=the+shredded+chef