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Friday, 10 May 2024

Healthy Tuna Lettuce Wraps : Low Carb : Low Salt : High Protein

Make these nifty wraps with avocado mayo as a great low-carb, high-protein lunch. They're packed with omega-3-rich tuna while also being low in salt.


Ingredients
Serves Two
2 drops oil, for brushing
2 x 140g fresh tuna fillets, defrosted
(although you can use canned tuna)
1 ripe avocado
½ tsp English mustard powder
1 tsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp capers
8 romaine lettuce leaves
16 cherry tomatoes, preferably on the vine, halved

Instructions
1. Brush the tuna with a little oil. Heat a non-stick pan, add the tuna and cook for 1 min each side, or a min or so longer for a thicker fillet. Transfer to a plate to rest.
2. Halve and stone the avocado and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Add the mustard powder and vinegar, then mash well so that the mixture is smooth like mayonnaise. Stir in the capers. Spoon into two small dishes and put on serving plates with the lettuce leaves, and tomatoes.
3. Slice the tuna (it should be slightly pink inside) and arrange on the plates. Spoon some ‘mayo’ on the lettuce leaves and top with tuna and cherry tomatoes and a few extra capers. To eat, roll up into little wraps.

From original recipe here

~ wishing you a happy day ~

Dear reader, this blog contains a variety of recipe ideas, and it is important to note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use a reliable meter. If you have any concerns about your health it is always advisable to consult your Doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan

26 comments:

Mari said...

I've never had tuna, other than canned. I bet this is really good!

Anonymous said...

What a good looking lunch idea.

Tina

Tom said...

...I love lettuce wraps.

Anonymous said...

Delicious! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

The Happy Whisk said...

Sounds good! I love me some lettuce wraps.

Elephant's Child said...

Simple and no doubt very tasty.

Angie's Recipes said...

Love that you used fresh tuna for the lettuce wraps!

roentare said...

The lettuce wrap is looking so healthy

Stefania said...

Bellissima l'idea di questi involtini, facili, veloci, gustosi e soprattutto salutari

Margaret D said...

That does look lovely Jan.

Katerinas Blog said...

I think very good idea for something tasty and relatively light!

jabblog said...

Fresh tuna is really 'meaty' and very filling.This looks very nice.

Anne (cornucopia) said...

This recipe would probably be good with chicken, also.

Donna said...

You always find wonderful things to eat!
This looks good!
hugs
Donna

eileeninmd said...

I love lettuce wraps, looks yummy!
Take care, enjoy your day and have a happy weekend.

Valerie-Jael said...

I'm sure it's good, but Tuna is not my things! Hugs, Valerie

Hena Tayeb said...

Oh I love lettuce wraps.. these look great.

Sandra Cox said...

This is a super healthy recipe.
Great job, Jan. Have a glorious weekend.

Jeanie said...

That does look good -- I always forget about lettuce wraps. Thanks for the reminder.

J.P. Alexander said...

Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Using lettuce as a wrap is so good for foods served cold, like tuna or chicken salad.

Anonymous said...

My name is Erika. said...
I love this idea. It would be a yummy way to enjoy lunch on a warm day

Teresa said...

Muy buena receta. Gracias y besos.

Cherie said...

They're a great way to contain traditional sandwich fillings without the carbs.

Back2OurSmallCorner said...

A delicious alternative to a traditional wrap. Thank you.

Conniecrafter said...

Hubby tries to have one of these a week for lunch