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sherry7 · 03-07-2009, 08:31 AM

I saw this article on the bodybuilding.com website. I thought I'd share it with you all.

Tuna has long been a favorite protein source for bodybuilders, dieters, and other athletes. It's cheap, fast, portable, and pre-portioned into convenient sizes. Did I mention it was cheap? The fact is, it is a great source of protein and omega-3 essential fats and it makes a great snack too.

Solid white albacore can taste great all by itself if it fits your budget. If not, here are a few "straight outta the can" recipes you can use to bring a little life into your next can of tuna (or canned chicken).

Straight Outta The Can Recipes

Lemon Pepper Tuna: Lemon juice and fresh ground pepper or sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning
Balsamic Tuna: Balsamic vinegar and fresh ground pepper
Mustard Dill Tuna: Dill, 1 tbsp mustard, and chopped celery
Southwest Tuna: 1 tbsp non-fat mayo, Â¼ of a Anaheim green chile (chopped), black pepper to taste
Honey Mustard Tuna: 1-2 tbsp Honey Mustard
Tuna Fried Rice: Saute cooked brown rice, chopped green or yellow onions, and egg whites in pan sprayed with butter flavor non-stick spray. Mix in tuna and serve.
Tuna Stuffed Tomato Mix 1 tbsp non-fat mayo, pepper and tuna and stuff inside a tomato. Top tomato with a slice of mozzarella cheese and bake in toaster oven until cheese melts.
Old El Paso Tuna: 1 heaping tbsp spoon Salsa or 1 tbsp chopped green chiles.
Tuna Italiano: 1 tbsp Italian dressing or olive oil vinaigrette, fresh ground pepper
Tuna Balsamico 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar, a few dashes oregano, ground pepper to taste
Tuna Piccata: 1 tsp capers, lemon juice, ½ tsp parsley, fresh ground pepper
All American Tuna: 1 tbsp fat-free mayo, 1 chopped pickle, ½ stalk chopped celery or onion
Texas Tuna: 1 tbsp BBQ sauce
Tuna Melt: 1 tbsp fat-free mayo, 1 oz cheese melted on top
Tuna Parmesan: Mix in1 tbsp catsup, tomato sauce, or spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs or a crushed cracker, top with 1 oz. low-fat mozzarella cheese. Cook in microwave or toaster oven until cheese melts.
No-Time Tuna: 1 Fork

Hoping2GetHealthyinSD · 03-07-2009, 06:57 PM

Love it!!! Especially since Bumble Bee is a client of mine and our office is swimming with tuna.

sherry7 · 03-07-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoping2GetHealthyinSD

Love it!!! Especially since Bumble Bee is a client of mine and our office is swimming with tuna.

How lucky are you! I can't believe how expensive tuna has gotten over the last year or so. I remember when it used to go on sale for 25 cents a can, then it jumped to 50 cents, and now it's almost a buck a can.