Keto Chilli Tuna
Experience a bold and flavorful twist on traditional chili with Keto Chilli Tuna, perfect for low-carb enthusiasts craving a hearty, protein-packed meal. This quick and easy recipe combines tender chunks of canned tuna, vibrant bell peppers, and zesty green chilies in a rich tomato base, delicately spiced with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika for a warm, smoky kick. Topped with creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a refreshing squeeze of lime, this dish is a winner for busy weeknights or meal prep. Ready in just 30 minutes, Keto Chilli Tuna is a satisfying, gluten-free option that makes eating healthy utterly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium, diced red onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 12 oz canned tuna
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 4 oz canned green chilies
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 ripe, diced avocado
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cut into wedges lime
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced red onion and minced garlic to the pan, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the diced green and red bell peppers, and cook for another 3 minutes until they start to soften.
Drain the canned tuna and add it to the pan, breaking it up with a spatula.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and canned green chilies, and stir to combine.
Add the chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mixture, stirring well to ensure even distribution of spices.
Reduce the heat to low and let the chilli simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the chili is heated through and flavors have melded, remove it from the heat.
Serve the keto chilli tuna hot in bowls, topped with diced avocado and fresh cilantro.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over each serving for added zest and garnish with additional lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 802 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.2 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 837 mg | 18% | |
*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.
