10 quick meals with tuna

If you are in a hurry and you have no time to play Yulia Vysotskaya in the kitchen, a can of tuna can be a real friend. Tuna is healthy, inexpensive and low in calories. In addition, if you use these recipes, you can cook a delicious tuna dish in a minimum amount of time. We bring to your attention 10 simple recipes that will prove to you that tuna should forever enter your diet.

1. Pasta with tuna, lemon and dill

Cooking time: 20 minutes, 2 servings

Boil 150 g of spaghetti as directed on the package. In a bowl, combine 200 g canned tuna (without oil or in its own juice), finely chopped half of a sweet red onion, lemon zest and lemon juice, greens and two tablespoons of olive oil. Rinse the spaghetti and mix with the rest of the ingredients.

2. Pizza with Italian pasta sauce and tuna

Preparation time: 30 minutes, 2 servings

Preheat the oven to 220ºС. Make pizza dough (from pizza flour according to package directions) or use ready-made. Place the circle of dough (about 23 cm in diameter) on a baking sheet greased with vegetable oil. Top with 4 tablespoons of pasta sauce, tomatoes and chili. Then add 200 g canned tuna, 6 anchovies, olives and capers. Bake for 20 minutes until the dough is golden brown, then add the arugula.

3. Quick salad

Cooking time: 20 minutes, 2 servings

Boil 200 g potatoes for 15 minutes until soft. Boil two eggs (8 minutes), peel them and cut them in half. Boil 100 g green beans, rinse under cold water and drain. Take two heads of shallots, finely chop them and add white wine vinegar and three tablespoons of olive oil. Arrange potatoes, beans, and eggs on small lettuce leaves on two plates. Add some cherry tomatoes. Take a can of canned tuna (200 g), drain the juice and divide between two plates.

4. Spicy tuna rolls

Preparation time: 10 minutes, 2 servings

Mix 200 g of canned tuna with three tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of grated horseradish and finely chopped green onions. Divide the resulting mixture in half and put on two sheets of pita bread, sprinkle with chopped spinach leaves and roll up. Cut in half and serve.

5. Bruschetta with tuna, parsley and chili

Cooking time: 20 minutes, 2 servings

Cut eight thin slices of ciabatta bread. Grill on both sides, then rub with half a clove of garlic and drizzle with olive oil. Mix 200g canned tuna (drain juice) with 2 finely chopped red peppers, parsley, capers and lemon juice. Spread the resulting mixture on slices of bread.

6. Tuna Meatballs

Preparation time: 30 minutes, 2 servings

In a bowl, combine 400g canned tuna (drained), one finely chopped garlic clove, some breadcrumbs, chopped basil, 25g grated parmesan cheese, lemon zest and one egg. After mixing it all, form 20 small meatballs with your hands. Fry them in oil until golden, then add a jar of tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes. Add the remaining basil, stir and serve with bread or pasta.

7. Quick rice

Cooking time: 15 minutes, 2 servings

Boil two eggs (8 minutes) and peel them. Boil 250 g of rice according to package instructions. Fry four finely chopped onions, chili peppers and two teaspoons of curry powder. Stir the rice, add 200 g of canned tuna (draining the juice) and mix. Serve with eggs, chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

8. Tuna with spinach and olives

Cooking time: 10 minutes, one serving

Mix canned tuna (drain juice) with chopped olives and season well to taste. Fill the ciabatta roll with the mixture, tomato slices and spinach leaves. Drizzle with olive oil.

9. Fried Chicken Tonnato

Preparation time: 10 minutes, 2 servings

Cut two fried chicken breasts into slices and arrange on plates. Mix in a blender 85 g canned tuna, 5 tablespoons of mayonnaise, lemon juice and capers to a paste consistency. Season the resulting mixture, then add it to the breasts. Serve with lettuce leaves and lemon wedges.

10. Tuna and Bean Salad

Cooking time: 5 minutes, 2 servings

Combine 200 g canned beans, half a finely chopped red onion, one crushed garlic clove, a few cherry tomatoes, 100 g spinach and 50 g arugula. Add 200 g of tuna with the juice of one lemon and olive oil. Season to taste and serve.