Keto 555 Tuna Afritada
Keto 555 Tuna Afritada is a delightful low-carb spin on the classic Filipino dish, bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors. This quick and easy recipe combines flaky canned tuna with a medley of sautéed vegetables, including zucchini, red and green bell peppers, infused with the rich tang of tomato paste and aromatic spices like bay leaf and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmered in savory chicken broth, this keto-friendly dish offers a perfect balance of protein and wholesome ingredients, making it ideal for weekday dinners or meal prep. Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish, this irresistible Tuna Afritada can be enjoyed as a solo meal or served over zucchini noodles for an extra keto-friendly touch. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a guilt-free, comforting choice for anyone following a low-carb lifestyle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams canned tuna (in oil)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the red and green bell peppers and continue to cook for another 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Stir in the chopped zucchini and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the tomato paste to the skillet and stir well to coat all the vegetables.
Pour in the chicken broth, and add the bay leaf, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Gently fold in the canned tuna, being careful not to break it apart too much. Let it heat through for about 5 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
Serve the Keto Tuna Afritada hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Enjoy as a stand-alone dish or over a bed of zucchini noodles for an extra keto-friendly touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.3 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 660 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 25.0 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 643 mg | 14% | |
*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.
