30 Canned Tuna Recipes That Prove This Staple Is Delicious

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30 Canned Tuna Recipes That Prove This Staple Is Delicious2/30 Herbed Tuna and White Bean Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a quick and delicious salad that can be made special for guests—or yourself—by grilling fresh tuna steaks instead of using canned. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 319 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 lean meat, 1

starch, 1 vegetable

starch, 1 vegetable. Also, try these canned salmon recipes that make some of our all-time favorite pantry meals. 3/30 Tuna Burger 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family members were so accustomed to typical beef burgers that they were hesitant to try these when I first made them. Any skepticism disappeared after just one bite. —Kim Stoller, Smithville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 417 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber),

17g protein

17g protein. 4/30 Tarragon Tuna Salad 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s surprising how a few herbs can brighten up tuna salad. Made with reduced-fat mayonnaise, this version gets its zip from mustard. It makes a terrific light lunch or Sunday brunch dish. —Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California Did you know that you can put tuna salad in sushi? Try it out with this canned tuna sushi recipe. Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 151 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g

sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat. 5/30 Tuna Melt 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When our children were young, I often fixed these warm, crunchy sandwiches. They go well with chips and a salad for a quick lunch. —Carole Anhalt, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 363 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 629mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. 6/30 Asparagus Tuna Noodle Casserole 1 Review Asparagus Tuna

This is so different and so delicious

Noodle Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I updated a traditional tuna casserole using fresh asparagus and asparagus soup. This is so different and so delicious. Use frozen asparagus when fresh is not in season. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada (Check out more of our best tuna noodle casserole recipes!) Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 338 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 1110mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein. 7/30 Comforting Tuna Patties 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen

I’m not the biggest fan of tuna, but it’s perfect in this dish

Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother and mother made these tuna patties on Fridays during Lent. I’m not the biggest fan of tuna, but it’s perfect in this dish. These patties are even good cold the next day, if there are any leftovers. —Ann Marie Eberhart, Gig Harbor, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 tuna patty: 255 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 419mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 8/30 Asparagus Nicoise Salad 1 Review Asparagus Nicoise Salad Recipe photo by Taste

Here’s to a colorful, make-ahead salad! —

of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve used my Nicoise as an appetizer or a main-dish salad, and it’s a winner every time I put it on the table. Here’s to a colorful, make-ahead salad! —Jan Meyer, St. Paul, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without olives): 233 calories, 8g fat (0 saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 583mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 9/30 Tuna Potato Supper 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total

Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tuna lovers will find this to be a real treat. My husband and I enjoy it as a nice change from the ordinary baked potato. Add a salad for a simple lunch or dinner. —Rosella Peters, Gull Lake, Saskatchewan Nutrition Facts: 1 potato: 598 calories, 25g fat (6g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 866mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 6g fiber), 30g protein. 10/30 Slow-Cooker Tuna Noodle Casserole 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 25

min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We tweaked this family-friendly classic to work for the slow cooker. It’s easy, wholesome and totally homemade!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 393 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 752mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 11/30 Garlic Bread Tuna Melts Contest Winner Garlic Bread Tuna Melts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s something extra comforting about a tuna melt on a chilly day. Take it

up a few notches with garlic, cheese and tomatoes

up a few notches with garlic, cheese and tomatoes. —Aimee Bachmann, Bellevue, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 704 calories, 41g fat (19g saturated fat), 146mg cholesterol, 1314mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 49g protein. 12/30 Tuna Mushroom Casserole 24 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tuna Mushroom Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to serve this dressed-up version of a tuna casserole. The green beans add nice texture, color and flavor. The first time I made this dish, my uncle asked

Serve it on cornbread for a quick lunch or dinner

for seconds even though tuna casseroles are not usually his favorite.—Jone Furlong, Santa Rosa, California Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 343 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 770mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. 13/30 Tuna Melt on Cornbread Tuna Melt on Cornbread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Try our rendition of an open-faced tuna melt. Serve it on cornbread for a quick lunch or dinner. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 484 calories, 29g fat (9g saturated

Hot tuna’s a hit when you mix it with sizable pasta shells and a cheesy sauce

fat), 116mg cholesterol, 844mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein. 14/30 Tuna-Filled Shells 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tuna-Filled Shells Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Hot tuna’s a hit when you mix it with sizable pasta shells and a cheesy sauce. Dill also complements the fish nicely in this cream comfort food. It’s a great change of pace from the traditional tuna casserole. —Connie Staal, Greenbrier, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 2 each: 291 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 733mg sodium,

27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein

27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 15/30 Tuna Noodle Cups 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Tuna Noodle Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Older kids can get a jump on preparing dinner by stirring up these miniature tuna casseroles. Or serve them for brunch with fresh fruit, a tossed salad and rolls. —Marlene Pugh, Fort McMurray, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 2 noodle cups: 316 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 549mg sodium, 27g

carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein

carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. 16/30 Tuna Wrap 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crunchy Tuna Wraps Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Packed with protein-rich tuna and fresh, crunchy veggies, these colorful wraps have sensational flavor—and they’re good for you, too. —Edie Farm, Farmington, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 312 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 17/30 Snappy Tuna Melts 1 Review

Kids and adults both go for this quick meal

Test Kitchen Approved Snappy Tuna Melts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I lightened up a classic tuna melt by using creamy balsamic vinaigretee in place of the traditional mayonnaise. Kids and adults both go for this quick meal. —Christine Schenher, Exeter, California Nutrition Facts: 2 open-faced sandwiches (calculated without mustard): 341 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 557mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. 18/30 Tuna Salad Test Kitchen Approved TASTE

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