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Easy Recipes with Rice and Canned Tuna

Written by Merlin

Components:

  1. one cup of rice, cooked
  2. One drained tuna can
  3. One little onion, diced finely
  4. one chopped carrot
  5. One chopped bell pepper
  6. two minced garlic cloves
  7. Two tsp soy sauce
  8. One tablespoon of olive oil
  9. One egg, if desired
  10. To taste, add salt and pepper.
  11. Garnish with green onions (optional).

Guidelines:

  • Get the ingredients ready: Chop the bell pepper, carrot, and onion first. After draining, place the tuna can aside.
  • Cook the Vegetables: In a big pan or wok, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, carrot, and onion. Until the veggies are soft, sauté them.
  • Add the Garlic: Cook for an additional minute or until fragrant after stirring in the minced garlic.
  • Add the Rice and Tuna: Fill the pan with the cooked rice and the drained tuna. Make sure to mix everything thoroughly, breaking up any rice clumps.
  • Spice and Prepare: Stir thoroughly after adding the soy sauce to the mixture. Before combining everything, you can, if you’d like, push the rice to one side of the pan and scramble one egg on the other. To taste, add salt and pepper for seasoning.
  • Serve: Top with finely chopped green onions and plate immediately. Savor the delectable tuna fried rice!

Second recipe: rice salad with tuna

Components:

  1. One cup of cooled cooked rice
  2. One drained tuna can
  3. one chopped cucumber
  4. One chopped tomato
  5. Half a red onion, cut finely
  6. 1/4 cup sliced olives (not required)
  7. Two tsp olive oil
  8. One tablespoon of lemon juice
  9. To taste, add salt and pepper.
  10. For garnish, use fresh parsley (optional).

Guidelines:

  • Get the ingredients ready: Chop the tomato, red onion, and cucumber first. After draining, place the tuna can aside.
  • Toss the salad: Put the cooked rice, tuna, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and olives in a big bowl.
  • To dress the salad, drizzle it with a mixture of lemon juice and olive oil. Mix everything until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste, then season and serve. If desired, garnish with fresh parsley. Serve right away or refrigerate for a cool, revitalizing salad.

in summary

These meals are not only flavorful and nutritious, but they are also quick and simple. Rice and canned tuna go well together with any meal, whether it’s a light and refreshing salad or a warm and savory one. Savor these easy yet delectable recipes and continue to have a lively and healthy life!

About the author

Merlin