11 Creative Ways to Use Canned Tuna
Tuna is inexpensive, easy to digest, and packed with vitamins and protein — but a regular ho-hum tuna sandwich gets old fast. Here are some creative ways to liven up your meals with this flaky fish.
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Nachos
<p>Before you melt the cheese on your tortilla chips, sprinkle some tuna (drained first) and chopped green onion. A dollop of sour cream on top and you have yourself a party.</p><p>Here's a <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/macho-nacho-dip/9156/" target="_blank">nacho recipe</a></strong> to try it with.</p> -
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Crispy Tuna Cake Sliders
<p>Try your hand at making crispy tuna cakes by combining a can of tuna and a few other on-hand ingredients. You can make them as simple or gourmet as you please. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/crispy-tuna-cake-sliders-with-citrus-slaw/12227/" target="_blank">Crispy Tuna Cake Sliders</a></strong></p> -
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Tuna Burrito
<p>Give beef a break in favour of low-sodium tuna. Add a little chili seasoning and swaddle it in a wrap with guacamole, cheddar, salsa and sour cream. Grill the finished product for a deliciously hot meal. </p><p>Try swapping steak for tuna in this chipotle burrito <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chipotle-chuck-steak-burrito-with-habanero-hot-sauce-and-guacamole/12650/" target="_blank">recipe</a></strong>.</p> -
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Smoked Meat Shepherd's Pie
<p>Bid adieu to ground beef and try tuna in your next potato bake.</p><p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/smoked-meat-shepherds-pie/14314/" target="_blank">Smoked Meat Shepherd's Pie</a></strong></p> -
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Open-Faced Tuna Baguettes with Fruit Salad
<p>Whip up this easy tuna melt dish for a satisfying lunch or dinner for your kids.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/open-faced-tuna-baguettes-with-fruit-salad/7026/" target="_blank"><strong>Open-Faced Tuna Baguettes with Fruit Salad</strong></a></p> -
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Tuna Casserole with Rice and Caesar Salad
<p>This comfort food classic uses <strong>tuna</strong>, cream of mushroom soup and peas. Serve on top of cooked basmati rice.</p> <p>Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/tuna-casserole-with-rice-and-caesar-salad/8149/" target="_blank"><strong>Tuna Casserole with Rice and Caesar Salad</strong></a></p> -
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Tuna Casserole
<p>This tuna casserole is a simple, cheesy comfort dish topped with crunchy potato chips that whole family will love.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/tuna-noodle-casserole-with-potato-chip-topping/20084/" target="_blank"><strong>Valerie Bertinelli's Tuna Noodle Casserole with Potato Chip Topping</strong></a></p> -
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Bean Salad
<p>Turn a simple bean salad into a protein-rich meal with tasty tuna. Boost the flavour by adding capers, cherry tomatoes, arugula and red onion.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/white-bean-tuna-salad/15986/" target="_blank"><strong>Giada De Laurentiis' White Bean Tuna Salad</strong></a></p> -
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Provolone Cheese Roll
<p>Dress up a simple sandwich by swapping bread for sliced provolone cheese, and fill it with tuna, avocado, carrot and mayo.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/provolone-cheese-roll/20628/" target="_blank"><strong>Provolone Cheese Roll</strong></a></p> -
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Stuffed Vegetables
<p>These delicious tuna-stuffed English cucumbers are super healthy, high in protein, and a great light meal option.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/breadless-cucumber-tuna-salad-sandwiches/21840/" target="_blank"><strong>Breadless Cucumber Tuna Salad Sandwiches</strong></a></p> -
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Tuna Mac and Cheese
<p>A fresh spin on an age-old classic, this delicious recipe features canned tuna, red onion, Parmesan, breadcrumbs and your choice of Cheddar or Gruyère.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/tuna-melt-mac-n-cheese/15734/" target="_blank"><strong>Rachael Ray's Tuna Melt Mac 'n' Cheese</strong></a></p> -
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