Tuna chilli vegetable pasta
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Prep Time
10 Minutes
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Cook Time
5 Minutes
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Yield
1
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Difficulty Level
Easy, Quick
Ingredients
- 1 x 95g can Safcol Yellowfin Tuna Chunks Italian Style in Oil, drained
- 1 medium zucchini, cut in half length ways
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium garlic clove, crushed
- 1 bullet (birdseye) chilli, finely chopped or ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes
Instructions
- Cut the zucchini into fine ribbons, lengthways, using a vegetable peeler or small sharp knife.
- In a medium pan bring water to a fast boil. Drop the zucchini into the water and blanche for about 10 seconds. Drain immediately. Return pan to a very low flame and add olive oil, crushed garlic and chilli cook for about 30 seconds till the garlic smells fragrant, then stir in the Safcol tuna. Heat the tuna gently for about 1 minute until warmed through, add the hot zucchini ribbons. Stir through and season to taste.
| Servings: | 1 |
| Ready in: | 15 Minutes |
| Course: | Dinner |
| Recipe Type: | Pasta |
| Ingredient: | Tuna |
Tuna chilli vegetable pasta
This tuna chilli vegetable pasta is a fast, delicious and affordable meal that is high in protein and low in carbs!
Safcol tuna is a good source of the essential omega-3 fat which is needed by your brain and heart for health. As an anti-inflammatory fat, it may also help reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Tuna is also a great source of many vitamins and minerals including iron which is needed to transport oxygen around your body. Also, zinc and iron play an important role in keeping your immune system working optimally.
Extra virgin olive oil adds 36 different antioxidants as well as another heart-healthy fat. Both omega-3 fat and monounsaturated fat help to lower your ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and increase your ‘good’ HDL cholesterol.
Garlic has anti-inflammatory properties as well as the compound allicin which supports your immune system working optimally. Garlic and zucchini add gut-loving fibre as well as potassium which helps maintain healthy blood pressure levels. Zucchini is also a good source of vitamin A which is needed for the health of your eyes and helps to keep your immune system working at its best. Also, manganese is needed to metabolise carbohydrates, fat, and protein. Chilli adds more antioxidants as well as for a short period of time after enjoying this meal a metabolic boost.
