What to do with tuna
Tuna is a ready-to-use protein that can become a sandwich, salad, melt, stuffed vegetable, or grain bowl without additional cooking.
Savory and mild, pairing well with crunchy vegetables, citrus, herbs, and creamy ingredients.
Shelf-stable tuna makes it possible to assemble a protein-centered meal quickly when there is little time to cook.
3 ways to use it
- 01Make a crunchy salad
Mix drained tuna with chopped celery or cucumber, lemon, pepper, and a spoon of yogurt or another preferred binder.
- 02Build a melt
Pile tuna onto whole-grain bread or a muffin, top with cheese, and heat until warm.
- 03Fill a vegetable or bowl
Add tuna to a sweet potato, greens, pasta, or a grain bowl with vegetables.
Keep it fresh
- →Store unopened shelf-stable tuna according to the package directions.
- →After opening, move leftovers to a covered container and refrigerate promptly.
- →Use a clean utensil each time and discard tuna that develops an off smell or appearance.
Recipes with tuna.
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