Low Carb Sweet and Spicy Tuna
This vibrant Low Carb Sweet and Spicy Tuna recipe combines bold flavors with wholesome ingredients for a quick, protein-packed meal that fits perfectly into a low-carb lifestyle. Featuring tender canned tuna simmered in a zesty sauce made from sugar-free hot sauce, honey substitute, soy sauce, fresh ginger, and garlic, this dish strikes the perfect balance of sweet heat. Served atop a bed of fresh baby spinach or mixed greens, it’s a light yet satisfying option ready in just 15 minutes. Garnished with green onion and optional sesame seeds, this dish is not only gluten-free (with coconut aminos) but also customizable for various dietary needs. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this low-carb tuna recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna in water
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (sugar-free preferred)
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free honey substitute
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 stalk green onion (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach or mixed greens
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and set it aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, sugar-free honey substitute, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), minced garlic, and minced ginger until smooth.
Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the drained tuna to the skillet and stir, breaking it into smaller pieces with a spatula or fork.
Pour the sauce mixture over the tuna and stir well to evenly coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly reduce.
Remove the skillet from heat and let it cool for a minute.
Divide the fresh baby spinach or mixed greens evenly between two plates.
Spoon the sweet and spicy tuna mixture over the greens.
Garnish with chopped green onion and sesame seeds (if using), then serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.2 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2197 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 75.0 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1112 mg | 24% | |
*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.
