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5 Canned Tuna Fish Recipes That Aren’t Sandwiches

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July 21, 2021
Photo Credit: Coley Cooks

Canned tuna fish is one of the most valuable ingredients you can keep stocked in your pantry. Yes, you know of this trusty staple as a sandwich filler, but that’s just the beginning. The protein-rich and healthy fat-laden fish can be transformed into countless meals that taste good and are good for you. Here are 5 recipes to inspire you to break out a can or two and go beyond the usual.

1. Italian Tuna & Green Bean Salad from Coley Cooks

This light salad of crisp-tender green beans, sliced red onion, and flaked canned tuna fish is dressed simply with a big squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. After one bite you’ll find it really doesn’t need more than that to make it satisfy.

tuna casserole

2. Mediterranean Tuna Noodle Casserole from Kitchn

If tuna noodle casserole took a vacation to the Mediterranean, this is how it would return. This lighter, healthier version is full of artichokes, olives, and herbs — it’s a fresh take on the classic that’s still totally comforting.

Avocado chickpea tuna fish salad

3. Avocado Chickpea Tuna Salad from Recipe Runner

This mayo-free tuna salad is still nice and creamy thanks to chunks of buttery avocado in the mix. It’s also packed with protein since there’s a can of chickpeas thrown in. Red onion and parsley add zest, and the whole thing is tied together with a honey-sweetened Dijon vinaigrette.

Tuna fish patties

4. Easy Canned Tuna Patties from Every Last Bite

If you love crab cakes, consider this recipe the ultimate budget-friendly alternative. Using almond flour as a binder keeps these patties gluten-free, but you can use regular if that’s what you have on hand. Also, feel free to swap out the fresh parsley for another herb like cilantro or tarragon.

tuna pasta

5. Pasta with Tuna and Capers in White Wine Sauce from Simply Recipes

Using canned tuna fish as the base for a pantry pasta sauce is an old Italian trick that’s well worth adopting. Here it’s joined with briny capers, onion, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and a splash of white wine for a fast meal that feels truly fancy.

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