23 Cool Things To Do With Canned Tuna
Canned tuna for dinner is often an act of desperation. I think it's time to change that.
1. Tuna Rigatoni with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Perfect for anybody who has a beef with classic meat sauce. Recipe here.
2. Tuna, Kale and Egg Salad
Lots of flavor, lots of protein. Not bad for a salad. Recipe here.
3. Tuna, White Bean and Kale Soup
Tuna soup is good for the soul, too. Recipe here.
4. Creamy Shells with Tuna and Spinach
Macaroni and cheese might have some competition. Recipe here.
5. Emeril's Kicked-Up Tuna Melts
If you're gonna do the tuna melt, do it up. Recipe here.
6. Lower-Carb Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole
Sometimes—too often, probably—"low-carb" is just code for "CHEESE." Recipe here.
7. Breadless Tuna Melt In a Tomato
Two, please! Recipe here.
8. Avocado Tuna Salad
Mayo's gonna be green with envy. Recipe here.
9. Tuna Cakes with Fresh Tomato Salsa
Proof that fresh, healthy food doesn't have to cost a fortune. Recipe here.
10. Chickpea, Tuna and Caper Orecchiette Pasta Salad
The capers lend a really great, salty kick to this filling salad. Recipe here.
11. Zucchini Tuna Melts
Anything that's a vessel for creamy tuna salad and melted cheese is OK in my book. Recipe here.
12. Tuna Risotto Pie
Repeat after me: "I promise to try anything at least once." This is worth it. Recipe here.
13. Tuna-Stuffed Peppers
Use red, yellow and green peppers and this recipe will be so good it'll stop traffic. Recipe here.
14. Tuna Patties
Throw them on buns for easy tuna burgers! Recipe here.
15. Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps
Recipe here.
16. Canned Tuna "Ceviche"
Not a ceviche, because ceviche is raw and canned tuna is cooked. But still delicious and citrus-y. Recipe here.
17. Skinny Tuna Noodle Casserole
All of the classic tuna casserole ingredients without all of the fat. Recipe here.
18. Curried Tuna Sandwich
No fork necessary. Recipe here.
19. Tuna and Radicchio with Quinoa and Parsley Vinaigrette
The real lesson here is that with a great vinaigrette, any combination of crunchy vegetable + protein + grain can be an excellent dinner. Recipe here.
20. White Bean and Tuna Salad
This classic Italian dish is a very simple way to make canned tuna seem fancy. Recipe here.
21. Tuna-Stuffed Avocados
Mostly I'm excited about how cute they are. Recipe here.
22. Tuna and Mushroom Potato-Topped Pie
Fisherman's pie? Recipe here.
23. Mexican Chopped Tuna Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing
Anything chicken can do, tuna can do better. Recipe here.