Have you made tuna sandwiches and casseroles so often you don’t need to look at the recipe anymore? That’s a sure sign it’s time to try this good-for-you pantry staple in delectable new recipes guaranteed to surprise and please the entire family!
Do the tuna twist and take the same convenient, affordable and nutrient-rich canned tuna you’ve always had on hand and do something different with it.
“As a time pressed mom, I’m always looking for new ways to prepare healthy, delicious and quick meals my family will enjoy,” said Donna Shields, registered dietitian. “Tuna is a great-tasting versatile ingredient with a wealth of health benefits so you can feel good serving it to your loved ones. Plus, it’s an easy way to help ensure you’re getting the recommended 12 ounces of seafood per week.”
Shields suggests broadening the eating occasions when you usually enjoy tuna. It has versatile applications that go well beyond lunchtime sandwiches and dinner casseroles.
For instance, try tuna as part of your morning meal, and rise and shine with a Lunar Tuna Scramble. It’s packed with lean protein, B vitamins, selenium and omega 3s, making it an energizing way to jump-start your day. For an enticing snack or appetizer, put a new twist on an old favorite and enjoy Tuna Bruschetta. This tasty recipe will keep your family and friends begging for more.
Adding tuna is a healthy and delicious way to spice up most meals that call for a protein source.
For more mouth-watering tuna recipes – including quesadillas, pastas, salads, stir-fries, wraps and much more – visit www.tunafacts.com. Don’t forget to check out the new canned and pouched tuna flavors and on-the-go eating options found at your local grocery store.
Tuna Bruschetta
Add a twist of protein to this Italian crowd pleaser.
Serves: 4
6 ounces (canned in water or oil, or pouched) chunk light or chunk white tuna
2 jars (7 1/2 ounces/jar) marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
1 package (6 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup diced fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup diced red peppers
8 slices Italian garlic bread, toasted
In a small bowl mix tuna, artichokes, red peppers and tomatoes with marinade from the artichokes. Spread cream cheese evenly on the slices of bread. Top evenly with the tuna mixture.
Recipe compliments of StarKist®
