{"id":118122,"date":"2025-01-17T02:30:33","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T02:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=118122"},"modified":"2025-01-29T11:18:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T11:18:56","slug":"the-best-tinned-tuna-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/the-best-tinned-tuna-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Dinner In a Can\u00a0\u2013 5 Ways to Make the Most of Tinned Tuna"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nothing tops off a struggle meal like tinned tuna. Whether during my student years or those long, taxing weeks experienced in January (because feeling festive beats being frugal in December!), tuna has kept me full when my bank balance was low. It\u2019s one of those budget-friendly pantry staples that is easy to prep, nutritious and super tasty.<\/p>\n

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Tinned Tuna Recipes<\/h3>\n

If you need dinner ideas that match your budget, try these 5 easy tinned tuna recipes.<\/p>\n

Tuna Salad<\/h4>\n

Busy day ahead? You can\u2019t go wrong with tuna salad. If you\u2019re not into mayo, let honey mustard work its magic. Add fresh goodness with chopped cucumber, red onion, celery and herbs (parsley, basil or coriander). For a no-fuss serving, enjoy with baby spinach, rocket or fill gem lettuce cups. For a filling salad, top it with jammy-boiled eggs, seasoned and drizzled with olive oil for a glossy finish. Want something more substantial? Enjoy your tuna salad with Melba toast, multigrain savoury biscuits, crackers or rice cakes.<\/p>\n

Try this recipe for Tuna Salad<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Classic Tuna Melt<\/h4>\n

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I\u2019ve never been a ‘tuna on plain bread’ gal, but I\u2019ll take a tuna melt any day! Herby tuna mayo topped with melty white cheddar on buttery, pan-toasted bread with burnt cheese edges \u2013 yes, please! Most kids and adults will love this classic.<\/p>\n

Serve it with potato crisps and sweet baby gherkins on the side for an American-style serving. For a local twist, try it with perinaise<\/a> instead of mayo. Not your deal? Grate garlic into your mayo for a cheat’s aioli. Take a big bite and let the flavours melt in your mouth.<\/p>\n

Take your tuna melt to the next level with this Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Zesty Tuna Fish Cakes<\/h4>\n

Not a fan of fish cakes? Maybe you haven\u2019t met the right one. This recipe is exactly that! The zesty, creamy mayo mellows the sometimes pungent tuna flavour, while chives and dill add a lovely, fresh herbiness. The crispy exterior is everything and more. For extra zing, squeeze fresh lemon over these tasty morsels before you tuck in.<\/p>\n

Try this recipe for Zesty Tuna Fish Cakes with Chives & Dill<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Tuna and Broccoli Pasta Bake<\/h4>\n

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Got a family to feed? Tuna pasta bake is perfect if you\u2019re craving something comforting, but your budget is \u2018broke\u2019. Depending on how big your household is, add a couple of tins of tuna to a creamy bechamel, seasoned with nutmeg, paprika, oregano, salt and garlic, and toss some roughly chopped broccoli or baby spinach to sneak in some veggies and protein. Combine it with your cooked pasta.<\/p>\n

Conchiglie is ideal in this creamy pasta bake\u00a0\u2013 it carries the sauce beautifully. Fusilli is also a classic choice for this local favourite. Sprinkle some grated cheddar or gouda over the top and bake until the edges are brown and the dish is bubbling hot.<\/p>\n

Not a fan of broccoli? Try this Creamy Tuna and Spinach Conchiglioni Bake<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Crispy Rice and Spicy Tuna<\/h4>\n

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Inspired by the Nobu restaurant favourite, this dish is an easy way to elevate tinned tuna and take it to insanely delicious heights. It\u2019s spicy, crispy and moreish! In the classic version, fresh tuna chunks are used, but tinned tuna works just as well. This midweek marvel is especially great if you have leftover sticky rice.<\/p>\n

To make the crispy rice, flatten the cooked sticky rice on parchment paper greased with sesame oil and cut it into small or medium-sized squares. Let it chill in the freezer for 3-4 hours or until solid. Once ready, shallow-fry the rice pieces in a neutral oil. The exterior should be golden brown and super crispy. For the topping, mix the tinned tuna with some mayo, sriracha, grated garlic, sliced spring onion, finely chopped green chilli and a drizzle of sesame oil. Mix until combined and serve on top of the crispy rice \u2018cakes\u2019.<\/p>\n

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More Meals with Tinned Fish<\/h3>\n

Whether enjoyed during skint months or any day of the week, these dishes taste great with tinned fish. Bulk them up with smoked mussels, tuna or sardines for a savvy supper.<\/p>\n

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Cheesy Hashbrown Bake<\/h4>\n

Toss a tin of tuna in this creamy and cheesy hashbrown bake for a delicious dish.<\/p>\n

GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/p>\n

Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce Pasta<\/h4>\n

For a taste of the Med at a modest cost, swap Parmesan for canned sardines in this fresh tomato marinara sauce pasta.<\/p>\n

GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/p>\n

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Roasted Red Pepper & Mussel Tagliatelle<\/h4>\n

This dish will make you feel as happy as a clam. Instead of fresh mussels, use tinned smoked mussels and make homemade red pepper sauce for a creamy, comforting dish.<\/p>\n

GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/p>\n

Fish Bites & Sweet Potato Wedges<\/h4>\n

Trade the smoked snoek and hake for tinned tuna in this restaurant-worthy dish. Whether shared with guests or as a solo snack, it\u2019s sensational.<\/p>\n

GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/p>\n

Want more? <\/i>Try these easy and healthy budget meals for January<\/i><\/a>.
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Nothing tops off a struggle meal like tinned tuna. Whether during my student years or those long, taxing weeks experienced in January (because feeling festive beats being frugal in December!), tuna has kept me full when my bank balance was low. It\u2019s one of those budget-friendly pantry staples that is easy to prep, nutritious and super tasty. Tinned Tuna Recipes If you need dinner ideas that match your budget, try these 5 easy tinned tuna recipes. Tuna Salad Busy day […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8133,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4098],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-118122","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"brand_slug":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118122","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8133"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=118122"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118122\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118371,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118122\/revisions\/118371"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=118122"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=118122"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=118122"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}