Tuna fish is probably one of the most convenient staples in everyone’s kitchen. The folks at apartmenttherapy.com came up with 10 ways to make this pantry staple a more interesting meal.
So here are 10 ways to eat a can:
1. Bean and tuna salad. Some creamy white beans, something crunchy (maybe celery or fennel) and chunks of tuna, dressed with a little lemon juice and olive oil. Try this recipe for Italian Marrow Beans with Tuna, one of our recipes from Rancho Gordo.
2. Pasta salad. Cold pasta salad with crisp vegetables, a light vinaigrette, and flecks of tuna is a great alternative to pasta salad with chicken.
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3. Tuna croquettes. Similar to these salmon croquettes we wrote about, tuna croquettes are a fun (kid-friendly!) way to use up several pantry staples-tuna and crackers. Try this recipe: Tuna Croquettes, from Alton Brown.
4. Spelt Farotto with Tuna and Artichokes. Faith put this recipe together with some Trader Joe’s artichoke spread and spelt berries.
5. Layered with eggplant. Go take a look at this Tuna Tonnato with Eggplant Salad from Gourmet. Chunks of tuna are layered with grilled eggplant (from a jar!) and tomatoes.
