Low Fat Classic Tuna Buns
Discover the ultimate guilt-free indulgence with these Low Fat Classic Tuna Buns—a wholesome twist on a beloved lunchtime staple. Packed with protein-rich canned tuna, creamy low-fat Greek yogurt, and a burst of freshness from celery, red onion, and dill, this recipe delivers satisfying flavor without the extra calories. A zesty touch of Dijon mustard and lemon juice elevates the filling, while whole-wheat buns and crisp lettuce provide a hearty yet healthy base. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, these light and nutritious tuna buns are perfect for a quick, delicious meal that won't weigh you down.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Canned tuna in water
- 80 grams Low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 50 grams Celery, finely chopped
- 30 grams Red onion, finely chopped
- 15 grams Dijon mustard
- 10 milliliters Lemon juice
- 5 grams Fresh dill, chopped
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
- 4 pieces Whole-wheat buns
- 4 leaves Leafy lettuce
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly to remove excess water.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the drained tuna and low-fat plain Greek yogurt. Mix until the tuna is evenly coated.
Add the finely chopped celery, red onion, and fresh dill to the tuna mixture. Stir to combine.
Incorporate the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix all ingredients until evenly distributed and the mixture has a uniform consistency.
Taste the tuna mixture and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice as desired.
Slice the whole-wheat buns in half horizontally, ready for assembling.
Place a leaf of lettuce on the bottom half of each bun.
Divide the tuna mixture into four equal portions and spoon onto the lettuce leaves.
Top each filled bottom bun with the other half of the bun.
Serve the low-fat classic tuna buns fresh and enjoy a healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
834 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.6 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1789 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.4 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 80.8 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1456 mg | 31% | |
*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.
