Spicy Tuna Pasta

  • Time: 20 minutes
  • Servings: 2
  • Serving Size: 6.0 ounces
  • Stage: Post-recovery

INGREDIENTS:

  • Whole-wheat pasta, uncooked - 50 grams or 2 ounces (can replace with chickpea pasta if intolerant to wheast pasta)
  • Tuna, canned, cooked - 120 grams or 4 ounces
  • Greek yogurt, non-fat, plain - 2 oz (57 grams)
  • Sriracha - 1 tsp (5 grams)
  • Agave syrup - 1/2 tsp (4 grams)
  • Green bell pepper - 1/4 medium (35 grams)
  • Sea salt - 1/4 tsp

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Cook pasta according to instructions on the package.
  2. Drain any excess water from the tuna and mix in a bowl together with the Greek yogurt, sriracha and agave syrup.
  3. Chop the green bell pepper into small pieces and mix with the tuna and cooked pasta. Sprinkle the sea salt, serve and enjoy!

*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Best served cold or at room temperature. You may add more sriracha sauce to make it spicier if desired.

NUTRITION FACTS per serving:

  • Calories 170
  • Protein 18 grams
  • Carbs 22 grams
  • Fat 1 grams
  • Fiber 3 grams
  • Sugar 4 grams
  • Iron 10% DV
  • Calcium 5% DV
  • Sodium 21% DV

DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults

Tags: soy-free, high-protein, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, diet, recipe

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*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.