These three easy and healthy tuna recipes will always be on the top of my list for weeknight meals! I love using tuna because it’s economical, versatile and super nutritious.
I’m all about QUICK and EASY when it comes to dinner. With three busy kiddos, it’s not realistic for me to create elaborate meal plans every week (I admire those Moms that do!) or make gourmet meals every night. Instead, I have a list of go-to dinners (of which I change up every now and then) that I can make in 30-40 minutes or less. I make sure that always have the ingredients needed for these meals on hand.
Some of our Fall/Winter go-to meals include:
- Easy and Nutritious “Superhero” Green Pasta Recipe
- Weeknight One Pan Burrito Bowls
- This super easy and delicious One Pot Southwestern Chicken and Quinoa Skillet
- My Easy Roasted Squash Mac and Cheese
- Easy One-Pan Thai Prawn Green Curry
- and this delicious DIY Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
These easy and healthy options will always be on the top of my list for weeknight meals, but this week I’ve officially added three new meals to the rotation, all featuring tuna! I love using tuna because it’s economical, versatile and super healthy. I choose chunk or flaked light varieties most of the time because it is lower in mercury than chunk white tuna (albacore). Side note: if you’re pregnant and have young kids, serving lower mercury tuna is important, especially if you’re enjoying it often.
Tuna is an excellent source of protein, is low in saturated fat and provides Omega-3 fatty acids which is important for brain and eye development in-utero as well as during childhood. Omega-3’s are also important for heart health!
Without further ado, here are the delicious tuna recipes that your kids are sure to love!
Tuna melts get a bad rep, but let me tell you...these gourmet tomato tuna melts are so delicious, easy and nutritious! My kids gobble them up every single time.
This delicious homemade tuna noodle casserole will quickly become a weeknight favourite. It comes together in no time!
These quick tuna burgers are a great and easy way to switch up your burger options this summer or any time of the year.
Easy Tuna Recipes for Time-Crunched Moms: Gourmet Tuna Melts and More
Tuna melts get a bad rep, but let me tell you...these gourmet tomato tuna melts are so delicious, easy and nutritious! My kids gobble them up every single time.
Ingredients
- 1 can flaked light tuna
- 2 slices whole grain bread (I use sprouted grain bread)
- 4 slices fresh tomato (approx 1 tomato)
- 1.5 tbsp mayonnaise
- ¼ tsp dill, dried
- 1.5 oz. cheddar cheese, grated or thinly sliced
- freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven or toaster oven to a low broil
- Open can of tuna, drain water and spoon into a medium size bowl. Add mayo, dill and pepper. Using a fork, combine well.
- Top both pieces of bread with equal amounts of tuna mixture, top with tomato slices (2 on each) and cheese (evenly distributed between both).
- Place open-faced tuna sandwiches on a baking sheet and into the preheated oven for approximately 2 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly golden brown on top (watch carefully so that it doesn't burn!)
- Allow two to three minutes to cool. Serve with raw veggies and dip or sliced fresh fruit. Enjoy!
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![[AD] Who else loves a quick, one-pot meal for the busy back-to-school season? 🙋♀️
As a dietitian and mom, I’m all about recipes that are quick, affordable, nourishing, and of course, delicious. That’s why I’ve teamed up with my friends at L’Ancêtre Cheese to bring you my Homemade One-Pot Hamburger Helper—perfect for weeknight dinners and makes awesome leftovers for lunchboxes too!
What I love most? You can toss everything—beef, pasta, veggies—into one pot, saving time and dishes! Plus, @ancetrecheese , made locally here in Canada from pasture-fed cows, adds that perfect cheesy touch. It’s organic, sustainably produced, and absolutely delicious. 🧀
What you need:
* 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
* 4 cups uncooked whole grain, regular or gluten-free pasta noodles (like rotini or macaroni)
* ½ yellow onion, diced
* 2 cups veggies of choice, diced (eg. mushrooms, bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower etc.)
* 1 cup frozen peas
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tsp pepper
* 1.5 cups milk of choice
* 1.5 cups chicken broth
* 1-680 mL jar tomato pasta sauce
* 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
* Tsp red pepper flakes
* 3 cups L’Ancêtre’s Marbled Mild Cheddar
Put it all together:
1. Cook beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned, then drain. Add onion, garlic, red pepper, mushrooms, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until veggies are tender-crisp.
2. Mix in milk, broth, tomato sauce, and uncooked macaroni. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 15-18 minutes, stirring often. Adjust liquid as needed.
3. Remove from heat, stir in frozen peas and 1 cup of cheese until melted. Transfer to a casserole dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake at 375°F for 5-10 minutes until golden. Cool before serving.
Make sure to pick up L’Ancêtre cheese (either a family-sized block or pre-shredded) at a local retailer near you! Visit https://www.fromagerieancetre.com/en/cheeses/ to find out more!
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![👇[AD] Dietitian-approved “snack lunches” that my kids love, in partnership with my friends at @naturesbakery 💜
Make sure to comment “snack lunch” and I’ll send you a free school-lunch cheat sheet 🙌🏻
Let’s be honest, the items kids get most excited about in their school lunches are the... snacks! So, why not build a meal-worthy “snack lunch” that your kids can be excited about opening and enjoying?
We do this often, and for good reason. It’s quick and easy for me (yay!), and my kids love helping pack them. Plus, these lunches can be just as nourishing as a “traditional” lunch. Bonus: the most often get eaten!
Here’s my “rule of 4” for building these lunches, ensuring they’re packed with the nutrients my kids need for the day:
1️⃣ Whole grains/starches
2️⃣ Protein-rich foods
3️⃣ Fruit
4️⃣ Veggies
As a dietitian Mom, I’m a huge fan of including @naturesbakery Fig Bars in my kids’ lunches. Not only do they always get eaten (aka my kids love them), but I love that they contain a simple ingredients list with whole grains and real fruit. They’re also plant-based, dairy-free and nut-free (making them perfect for school lunches!).
A typical “snack lunch” might look like this:
Charcuterie-Style
* Meats, cheese and crackers; for plant-based families, you could swap the meat and cheese with smoked tofu slices, tempeh strips or plant-based deli slices, plant-based cheeses, and hummus, roasted chickpeas or edamame.
* Cut up fruit
* Chia pudding
* A Nature’s Bakery Raspberry Fig Bar (plant-based, dairy-free, and nut-free!)
Mediterranean-focused:
* mini naan bread/pita
* Hummus
* mini caprese salad skewers
* Nature’s Bakery Blueberry Fig Bar
* Fruit
* Dried chickpeas
Fun Finger Foods:
* energy bites
* edamame beans
* Seed and banana roll-ups
* string cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
* Nature’s Bakery Raspberry Fig Bar
* Mini carrots
If you think your kids will love snack lunches, comment “snack lunch” below for a free school lunch cheat sheet ❤️
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