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Tuna Mix For Sandwiches
We love this quick and tasty tuna filling for sandwiches, as a dip or simply mixed into pasta and the flavours develop over time making it perfect for lunch boxes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 301 kcal
Course:
Snacks , Lunch
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 160 grams tuna 5 oz
- 1 bell pepper
- 115 grams mayonnaise ½ cup
- ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- Sliced bread
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan/400°F.
- Slice the bell pepper and remove the seeds. Coat the slices in olive oil then place in a roasting dish and roast for 10 minutes till softened. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Drain away most of the liquid from the tuna then transfer to a medium bowl and use a fork to separate the tuna into flakes.
- Once the peppers have cooled, dice into small pieces and mix with the tuna flakes. Add salt and mayonnaise mixing till well combined. Spread the mixture on toasted bread, wrapped in lettuce, spooned into avocado halves or use as a dip.
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Notes
- This recipe benefits for making around 30 minutes in advance so the flavours develop.
- Use a good quality canned tuna in olive oil. Pull the tab to open the can slightly, then press the lid gently against the tuna to drain most of the liquid away before transferring the tuna to a mixing bowl.
- Keep the tuna mix in a sealed box in the fridge for up to 3 days. It is not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
428mg
(18%)
Potassium
140mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
973IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 428mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 973IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.