7 Delights with Canned Tuna for Lent

If all you do with your canned tuna is make tuna salad for crackers or sandwiches, these 7 recipes will show you that with this simple ingredient you can create delicious and extra special dishes for Lent, such as pastas, burgers, or even stuffed and gratin vegetables.

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Tuna Aztec CakeA new version of the classic recipe! Prepare this delicious tuna aztec cake, cooked with a tomato and guajillo chili sauce, with corn tortillas and layers of cream and lots of gratin asadero cheese in the oven.View recipe
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Spring Pasta with TunaMaking this spring pasta with tuna can be the most practical way to have a complete meal in just a few steps, as this dish contains vegetables, grains, and the protein from tuna. Furthermore, it is a colorful pasta full of flavor based on vegetables and canned tuna, which will be ideal for the whole family.View recipe
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Tuna CasseroleCook this practical and easy tuna recipe, which will turn your family meals into a feast. It’s a budget-friendly dish that balances the flavors of tuna and pasta very well. Additionally, you will use canned tuna, an ingredient that we always have in the pantry, and bowtie pasta with a creamy sauce with a hint of chipotle.View recipe
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Tuna BurgerMaking these burgers will serve you well on days when you don’t want to eat meat or will also be ideal for eating something different this Lent season.View recipe
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Eggplant Cannelloni Stuffed with TunaYou will eat super healthy and delicious with this recipe for eggplant cannelloni stuffed with tuna, as they are low in carbohydrates and high in protein. This dish is a great option to surprise someone with a special dinner; moreover, you can substitute the eggplant for zucchini and don’t forget to gratin them in the oven with mozzarella cheese.View recipe
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Stuffed Zucchini with Mexican TunaStuffed zucchini is always a hit with the whole family; prepare this version of gratin zucchini stuffed with cream cheese and Mexican tuna in a simple, easy, and warm tomato broth with guajillo chili.View recipe
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Elbow Macaroni with Tuna and ChipotlePrepare this elbow macaroni with tuna in a creamy sauce made with chipotle chilies, cream cheese, manchego, asadero, and yellow cheese, and you will have a great option for a main dish or side.View recipe