Low Fat Chilli Tuna
Light, flavorful, and irresistibly zesty, this Low Fat Chilli Tuna recipe is a quick and nutritious option for busy weeknights or healthy meal prep. Featuring protein-packed canned tuna, crisp red bell peppers, and a hint of heat from fresh red chili pepper, this dish is balanced with fragrant coriander and a splash of tangy lime juice. It's sautéed in just a teaspoon of olive oil for a guilt-free delight and comes together in only 20 minutes. Perfect as a standalone main, a filling for wraps, or served atop a bed of greens, this low-fat, high-protein recipe is a versatile addition to any healthy eating plan.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g Canned tuna in water
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 medium Red chili pepper
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly in a colander to remove excess water.
Finely chop the red onion and red bell pepper. Mince the garlic and red chili pepper.
In a non-stick pan, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped red onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Add the minced red chili pepper to the pan and stir for 1 minute.
Add the drained tuna to the pan and stir to combine with the vegetables.
Squeeze the juice of one lime (about 2 tablespoons) over the tuna mixture. Stir well.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture is heated through.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in freshly chopped coriander.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra coriander leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.5 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1066 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 55.1 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1318 mg | 28% | |
*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.
