Whole30 Chilli Tuna
Packed with bold flavors and vibrant, wholesome ingredients, this Whole30 Chilli Tuna recipe is a satisfying and healthy weeknight dinner option. Featuring tender tuna chunks simmered in a hearty blend of canned tomatoes, bell peppers, and celery, this dish is seasoned to perfection with chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano. It's a quick and nutritious one-pan recipe, ready in just 45 minutes, making it ideal for busy lifestyles. Garnished with fresh cilantro and a zesty squeeze of lime, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30-compliant dish offers a deliciously spicy twist on classic comfort food. Perfect for those following a Whole30 diet, it's a nutrient-packed meal that's as flavorful as it is easy to prepare. Serve it as is or pair it with cauliflower rice for an extra satisfying experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 celery stalks
- 14.5 ounces canned chopped tomatoes
- 12 ounces canned tuna in water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 lime
Instructions
Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the bell peppers and celery stalks.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped green and red bell peppers along with the celery to the skillet and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes with their juice and stir to combine.
Drain the canned tuna and add it to the skillet, breaking up any large chunks with a spatula.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cover the skillet. Let it cook for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.
Squeeze lime juice over the cherries before serving for an extra layer of flavor.
Serve hot and enjoy your Whole30 Chilli Tuna!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.1 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 916 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.0 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 728 mg | 15% | |
*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.
