Tuna and Tomato Quickie
Get dinner on the table in just 15 minutes with this flavorful Tuna and Tomato Quickie recipe, a perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication. Featuring pantry staples like tender canned tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant garlic, this quick skillet dish comes alive with a hint of red chili flakes and the richness of extra-virgin olive oil. Serve it over warm pasta for a satisfying dinner, pair it with crusty bread for a light lunch, or enjoy it on its own for a low-carb option. With optional fresh basil for a burst of herbal freshness, this versatile, protein-packed recipe is a delicious solution for busy weeknights. Easy, healthy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors—it’s a recipe you’ll return to time and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz) Canned tuna (in olive oil or water)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (or any ripe tomato)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- 2 cups Cooked pasta or crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Dice the cherry tomatoes into quarters or roughly chop a large tomato. Mince the garlic.
Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is warm, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and toss in the red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
Drain the canned tuna and add it to the skillet. Gently break it up with a wooden spoon or spatula and stir to combine it with the tomato mixture. Cook for another 2 minutes to warm the tuna through.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Optionally, tear fresh basil leaves and stir them into the mixture for added flavor.
Serve the Tuna and Tomato Quickie over warm cooked pasta, alongside crusty bread, or enjoy it on its own as a light, protein-packed dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1201 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.1 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 956 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.7 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 64.1 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1034 mg | 22% | |
*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.
