Low Sodium Rillettes de Thon
Elevate your appetizer game with this creamy and flavorful Low Sodium Rillettes de Thon, a healthy twist on the classic French spread. Made with canned tuna in water, plain Greek yogurt, and fresh lemon juice, this recipe skips the extra salt while delivering bold flavors from Dijon mustard, horseradish, and a hint of finely chopped shallot and fresh dill. The addition of unsalted capers offers a delicate tang that perfectly complements the spreadable consistency of this dish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this low-sodium tuna rillettes is a delightful and nutritious option for serving with whole-grain crackers, crusty bread, or even as a sandwich filling. Perfect for entertaining or a quick snack, this light and fresh recipe is sure to impress while keeping your sodium intake in check. Explore a guilt-free way to savor French-inspired flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans Canned tuna in water, no salt added
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt, plain and low-fat
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, fresh
- 1 teaspoon Horseradish, prepared
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small Shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Capers, unsalted, rinsed, and chopped
Instructions
Open the canned tuna and drain the water thoroughly.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna with the Greek yogurt. Use a fork to mash and mix until you achieve a spreadable consistency.
Add the lemon juice, horseradish, and Dijon mustard to the bowl. Mix well to incorporate all the liquid ingredients with the tuna mixture.
Stir in the finely chopped shallot and fresh dill, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Season the mixture with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Add the chopped capers to the mixture, folding them in gently to maintain their texture.
Transfer the rillettes to a serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled with whole-grain crackers, on slices of bread, or as a filling for sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.2 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 211 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 25.9 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 444 mg | 9% | |
*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.
