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Quick Canned Tuna Dip
This quick Canned Tuna Dip is inspired by a classic Italian tonnato sauce recipe, traditionally made with canned tuna, lemon, capers, and olive oil plus the anchovies and mayonnaise that are omitted in this recipe. But I promise that this lighter version tuna spread can be made in 5 minutes and will be just as delicious when you serve it at your Superbowl party in spread in a tuna sandwich or tuna melt.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 58 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 10 ounces tuna packed in oil two 5 ounce cans, do not drain
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
Instructions
- Combine the tuna, lemon zest, two tablespoons of lemon juice, garlic, capers, olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor and blitz until smooth.
- Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, and lemon juice as desired.
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Notes
- This recipe will make approximately one and a half cups of tuna dip. It can be made by hand, but it will end up being chunkier.
- I recommend using tuna packed in oil because it has better flavor than tuna packed in water. If you use tuna packed in water, drain it, then add an extra tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to the recipe.
- You can use this recipe for a spicy tuna spread by adding a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers of this canned tuna dip in your refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
58kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
228mg
(10%)
Potassium
95mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
8IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 228mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.