7+ tasty low-carb tuna recipes to beat a tuna sandwich

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It's hard not to feel bad for tuna: It's typically relegated to the back of the pantry, waiting to be turned into some kind of melt or salad when you're short on time and haven't been to the grocery store. It's often an emergency staple and not the star of any show other than the occasional lunch. But maybe it's time to rethink tuna.
Packed with protein and Omega-3s, it's healthy and affordable. In fact, the only problem is figuring out how to use it more often. Luckily, Cooktop Cove has once again come to the what's-for-dinner rescue. Check out the recipes below to learn new ways to put this pantry staple to use beyond a sandwich.
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Low-carb tuna pickle boats
These low-carb tuna pickle boats are incredibly delicious, as well as a super-cute way to serve a beloved lunchtime sandwich. In the recipe that follows, all you have to do is make a simple tuna salad (without pickles, unless you really love them!) and stuff them into pickle boats. Tuna and pickles really are best friends, so it's a match made in heaven. Get the full recipe here.
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Low-carb tuna salad
Give the tuna salad of your childhood a makeover with this recipe. Tuna and avocado unite in a salad seasoned with lemon juice, red onion, olive oil and just a touch of mayonnaise. This recipe is sure to become a household favorite. Get the full recipe here.
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Low-carb tuna casserole
When you think of tuna casserole, you probably think about pairing the delicious fish with noodles. But if you're looking for a low-carb version of this classic, noodles will not do. Check out the recipe below, which combines tuna with loads of scrumptious veggies and a touch of cheese to make a version of this casserole the whole family can enjoy. Get the full recipe here.
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Low-carb tuna cakes
If you love crab cakes, these tuna cakes are a healthy, inexpensive option to make at home. This recipe uses almond meal as a binder, making them low in carbs – and thanks to celery, onion, lemon and mayo, they're super-flavorful too. Get the full recipe here.
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Low-carb tuna melts
Tuna melts might be your ideal lunch, but if you're eating low carb, you may think you're out of luck. Happily, there's a way to enjoy this classic sandwich without all the carbs: on sweet potato toast. Get the full recipe here.
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Low-carb stuffed mushroom
Have you ever made a portobello pizza? They're really quite incredible. A portobello mushroom cap is a delicious vehicle to create gluten-free, low-carb pizzas or melted sandwiches. These mushrooms are basically big crimini mushrooms that have grown to 4 to 6 inches across. When you remove the woody stem, what remains is the delicious, meaty mushroom. The recipe below takes full advantage of the portobello's ability to become sandwich "bread." Get the full recipe here.
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Low-carb tuna deviled eggs
There's lots to love about low-carb recipes. Not only are they low in calories and nutritious, but they can also be some of the simplest recipes to make. As you can see in the recipe below, you don't always have to muck around with "alternative flours" or create an entire casserole filled with just vegetables. Sometimes, you just have to add something new to an old favorite. Get the full recipe here.
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