High Protein Spicy Tuna
Elevate your lunch game with this High Protein Spicy Tuna recipe, a quick and flavorful dish packed with nutrients. Combining tender canned tuna, creamy low-fat Greek yogurt, and a kick of Sriracha, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of protein and spice. Fresh lime juice, green onions, and red chili flakes bring zesty brightness, while avocado adds a velvety texture. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile dish can be served as a protein-rich dip with cucumber slices, a light lettuce wrap, or even a sandwich filling for a satisfying, low-carb meal. Perfect for meal preppers and spice lovers alike, this easy recipe is sure to become your new go-to for healthy and flavorful eats!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna in water
- 3 tablespoons low-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 stalk green onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 medium avocado (diced)
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cucumber slices or lettuce leaves (optional for serving)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
Add the low-fat Greek yogurt, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, fresh lime juice, and red chili flakes to the bowl with the tuna.
Using a fork, mix the ingredients together until well combined, flaking the tuna as you go.
Gently fold in the diced avocado and sliced green onion, taking care not to mash the avocado too much.
Season the mixture with black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately as a protein-packed dip with cucumber slices or on top of lettuce leaves for a light, low-carb meal. Alternatively, this mixture can also be used as a sandwich filling or on whole grain crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
555 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 1041 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 79.8 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1512 mg | 32% | |
*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.
