Easy Healthy Weeknight Tuna Tomato Skillet
Transform your busy weeknights with this *Easy Healthy Weeknight Tuna Tomato Skillet*, a quick, one-pan recipe that's big on flavor and light on effort. Bursting with juicy cherry tomatoes, tender baby spinach, and protein-packed tuna, this dish combines fresh ingredients with pantry essentials to create a wholesome, satisfying meal in just 25 minutes. A drizzle of zesty lemon juice and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes (optional) elevate the flavors, while a garnish of fresh parsley adds a vibrant finishing touch. Perfect served on its own or paired with pasta, rice, or crusty bread, this simple yet delicious skillet meal is a go-to option for anyone seeking nutritious, gluten-free dinner ideas packed with Mediterranean-inspired goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cans canned tuna in olive oil, drained
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their juices.
Add the drained tuna to the skillet, breaking it into chunks with a spoon. Stir gently to combine with the tomatoes.
Fold in the baby spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the mixture and sprinkle with red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve warm on its own or over cooked pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a more filling meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
906 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.9 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 2259 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 88.2 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1635 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
