25 Canned Tuna Recipes

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Explore a variety of simple canned tuna recipes for any occasion! Whether for a comforting and tasty meal or irresistible and creamy appetizers to serve to your guests! These tuna recipes are practical, flavorful, and sure to please everyone at the table.

25 canned tuna recipes

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Looking for new ways to use canned tuna to make simple and delicious dishes? I’ve created a list of list of 25 practical, flavorful, and creative canned tuna recipes to make your everyday cooking easier and more enjoyable. Whether you need a quick weekday meal or a special dish for a Sunday lunch with your family, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here. Dive in and discover delicious ideas for every occasion with these 25 canned tuna recipes!

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25 CANNED TUNA RECIPES

1. Tuna Lemon Rice with Green Peas

https://www.foodfromportugal.com/recipes/rice-tuna-peas/

This tuna lemon rice with green peas is a quick and easy recipe with a delicious mix of flavors! It’s ready to serve in just 30 minutes!

2. Easy Tuna Fritters

Easy Tuna Fritters on a plate

This easy tuna fritters recipe is perfect for a quick family meal! They are simple to prepare and you just need 6 ingredients and 30 min of your time!

3. Tuna, Potatoes and Eggs in 10 Minutes (Atum à Brás)

Tuna, Potatoes and Eggs in 10 Minutes in a dish bowl

This delicious and quick Tuna, Potatoes and Eggs (Atum à Brás) is a simpler version of the classic and famous Bacalhau à Brás! It’s ready to serve in just 10 minutes!

4. Tuna Pâté

Tuna pâté with toasts on a plate

This delicious, creamy and simple tuna pâté is a quick recipe that takes just 10 minutes to prepare. It’s perfect to serve at a party with friends!

5. Creamy Tuna Pasta

Creamy tuna pasta in a dish bowl

This Creamy Tuna Pasta meal is for all those who love creamy recipes! It only takes 5 minutes to prepare and is ready to serve in 25 minutes!

6. Easy Cheesy Tuna Lasagna

Easy Cheesy Tuna Lasagna on a plate

If you like pasta and simple recipes, this delicious, soft and easy cheesy tuna lasagna is perfect for you! It’s a creamy meal full of flavors.

7. Tuna Scrambled Eggs

Tuna scrambled eggs in a small rectangular platter

Make the perfect tuna scrambled eggs for breakfast in minutes. A healthy, high-protein recipe ready in just 15 minutes! A quick and easy breakfast idea, made with simple ingredients.

8. Easy Tuna Casserole

Easy tuna casserole on a baking dish

This easy tuna casserole is incredibly delicious! It’s a creamy and comforting recipe that takes just 35 minutes to brown in the oven!

9. Tuna, Potatoes, Eggs and Pineapple (Atum à Brás com Ananás)

Tuna, potatoes, eggs and pineapple on a dish bowl

If you want to prepare a nutritious recipe to please the whole family, this recipe of tuna, potatoes, eggs and pineapple is perfect for you. Combines different flavors and nutrients that everyone likes!

10. Easy Baked Mashed Potatoes with Tuna

Easy baked mashed potatoes with tuna on a baking dish

This easy baked mashed potatoes with tuna is simply delicious! It’s a comforting and creamy recipe, perfect for every day of the week!

11. Easy Tuna Macaroni

Tuna macaroni on a dish bowl

If you like quick recipes with tuna and pasta, don’t waste any more time and make this delicious tuna macaroni! It’s ready in just 20 min!

12. Tuna Rice Casserole

Easy tuna rice casserole in a baking dish

To make this easy tuna rice casserole recipe, simply cook the rice and tuna in a pan, brush with egg yolk and bake until golden brown!

13. Tuna Pineapple Pizza

Tuna and pineapple pizza on a table

If you like pizzas, get your hands dirty and prepare this delicious, economical and simple homemade tuna and pineapple pizza. It’s very quick to make, has few ingredients, is comforting and your family will love it.

14. Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Easy black-eyed pea salad on a platter

Do you like simple and quick salads? Make this delicious black-eyed pea salad with tuna and egg. It’s a nutritious and very tasty recipe that only takes 20 minutes to make!

15. Stuffed Tomatoes with Tuna

Stuffed tomatoes with tuna in a plate

With the summer and the heat, fresh, light and healthy meals are always a great option! We suggest this recipe of stuffed tomatoes with tuna, it’s the ideal lunch on a beach or pool day, it’s easy and quick to prepare!

16. Tuna Stuffed Bread

Tuna stuffed bread in a baking dish

This creamy tuna stuffed bread is incredibly easy to make! It only has 7 ingredients and takes 30 minutes to bake in the oven. It’s a very versatile recipe that you can make with other types of ingredients, such as ground beef or Portuguese chouriço.

17. Easy Tuna Rice

Tuna with rice on a plate

If you are looking for easy dinner ideas you are in the right place! This quick and tasty tuna rice is one of our favorite dinner dishes! It’s an easy tuna recipe, full of flavors.

18. Baked Pasta with Tuna and Ham

Baked pasta with tuna and ham on a baking dish

Not sure what to do for dinner? Want to prepare a simple recipe? Make this delicious baked pasta mixed with tuna and ham! It’s the perfect recipe to serve at a family dinner.

19. Homemade Cheese Pizza with Tuna and Pineapple

Homemade cheese pizza with tuna and pineapple on a table

Do you like pizza? Want to make a simple and quick homemade pizza with few ingredients? Make this delicious cheese pizza garnished with tuna and pineapple. It’s the perfect pizza to serve at a family lunch!

20. Easy Tuna Salad

Easy tuna salad on a platter

Don’t know what to make for dinner? Want to make a simple and tasty recipe? Make this delicious easy tuna salad drizzled with olive oil!

21. Baked Mashed Potatoes with Tuna and Egg

Baked mashed potatoes with tuna and egg on a baking dish

Do you like tuna and want to prepare a quick and tasty meal? Make this delicious recipe of baked mashed potatoes with tuna and egg!

22. Canned Tuna Pasta

Easy canned tuna pasta in a large nonstick skillet

This delicious easy canned tuna pasta with egg slices is the perfect recipe for a quick dinner during the busiest days of the week. Only takes 10 minutes to prepare!

23. Tuna and Potato Pie with Portuguese Sausage

Tuna and potato pie with Portuguese sausage in a pie pan

This simple and creamy puff pastry pie is filled with tuna, potato, Portuguese sausage and cheese! Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes!

24. Tuna, Potatoes and Eggs (Atum à Brás)

Tuna, Potatoes and Eggs in a dish bowl

If you like tuna recipes, be sure to try this delicious and easy Tuna, potatoes and eggs (Atum à Brás)! It’s the perfect meal for those days of the week when time is short.

25. Tuna Bacon Rice

Tuna and bacon rice in a skillet

Do you like to innovate and try new flavor combinations? Make this tuna and bacon rice, it’s an easy recipe to prepare and quite tasty!