Recipes for Canned Tuna

Safe ways to use canned tuna past its expiration date

Tuna Pasta Salad

Tuna Pasta Salad

A refreshing pasta salad with canned tuna that is past its expiration date but still safe to consume.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked pasta
  • 1 can (5 oz) of canned tuna (past its expiration date but still safe to consume)
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, canned tuna, red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well coated.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Tuna Stuffed Bell Peppers

Tuna Stuffed Bell Peppers

A delicious and healthy dish made with canned tuna and bell peppers.

Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 can of tuna
  • 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup of chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup of chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup of chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the canned tuna, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Fill each bell pepper half with the tuna mixture.
  5. Place the stuffed bell peppers on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender and the filling is golden brown.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Tuna and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Tuna and Vegetable Stir-Fry

A quick and easy stir-fry recipe using canned tuna that is past its expiration date but still safe to consume.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 can (5 oz) of canned tuna (past its expiration date but still safe to consume)
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., broccoli florets, carrots, bell peppers)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. Add the canned tuna, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the tuna is heated through.
  5. Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles.
  6. Enjoy while hot!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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