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Tuna patties:
Like crab cakes or salmon patties, make little cakes with tuna, egg white,
breadcrumbs and seasonings. Fry in a little olive oil for a very tasty and
quick lunch or dinner. They are even better with some fresh-squeezed lemon
juice.
Open-Faced Tuna and Tomato Melts: Slice french bread crosswise. Lightly
spray with cooking spray (sprinkle with a touch of garlic salt if desired)
and brown under broiler. Mix tuna, a small amount of light mayonnaise,
chopped celery, and seasonings. Spread on broiled bread slices. Top with
sliced tomato and a small amount of mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with
italian seasoning. Broil under cheese is melted and tuna is heated through.
Tuna Salad
Stuffed Tomatoes: Use same tuna mixture as described above. Hollow out
tomatoes (but don't throw away - eat the insides!). Scoop tuna mixture into
tomato shell.
Tuna Pasta Salad:
Cook some whole wheat pasta (shells, macaroni, penne, etc) according to
package directions. Stir in tuna, light sour cream or mayonnaise, chopped
veggies - such as celery, green onion, green or red bell pepper, cucumber,
asparagus, broccoli or cauliflower, and seasonings. Chill before serving if
desired.
Tuna on Salad:
Tuna is also a great topping for a tossed salad. Simply flake it and add
your other favorite vegetable toppings and lowfat dressing.
Tuna Roll-ups:
Mix tuna as described in 'Tuna Melts' above. Spread on lowfat or fat-free
tortilla, add a generous amount of sliced tomatoes and lettuce and roll up.
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