As we have said on and on earlier, making these tuna flakes nuggets is super easy! You will be able to prepare and cook this dish in a matter of minutes. This is optional, but dipping the tuna nuggets will make it even more delicious. You can use mayonnaise, ketchup, or garlic dips, for example. Ramiro/Romano pepper or bell pepper– any colour will do but for flavour and colour we prefer red or yellow peppers. Red peppers are sweetest and richer in nutrients. For a more sustainable option, look for canned tuna products with the MSC certification on the label. Other considerations

DHA is a type of omega-3 fatty acid that is particularly important for brain and eye health ( 5, 6). Tuna flakes: Dolphin-safe tuna (50%), sunflower oil, yeast extract, cassava extract, minerals, chicory extract (50 mg/kg), yucca extract (50 mg/kg). If you plan to serve the mix wrapped in lettuce leaves, store the leaves separately in the fridge then assemble before serving.

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For this ingredient, in this recipe we used Century Tuna Flakes in vegetable oil. But you can use any other canned tuna brand you want.

As for the can itself, some cans contain bisphenol A (BPA), an industrial chemical used in the lining of cans to help prevent the metal from corroding or breaking ( 27). Add some spice– like your tuna with a little extra spice? Then add in some chopped jalapeño or a pinch of chilli flakes. Alternatively use a chilli flavoured mayonnaise. For most una flakes recipes, I used canned tuna flakes, but for soups, I use dried tuna flakes that are sold in the bag. It's sort of like bacon bits.Add the diced peppers, mayonnaise and salt, mixing well till the ingredients are fully combined. Variations Store unopened can in a cool, dry place. Once opened, transfer into an airtight non-metallic container, refrigerate and consume within 2 days. Just mix all of the ingredients and form it in a shape that you know will be easy to cook all around. Once that’s done, all you have to do is fry the nuggets! Make sure that all of the sides are cooked evenly so you have perfect tuna nuggets. Tangy– a few capers, the smaller the capers the better the taste. Try and find dry capers preserved in salt as they have the best flavour. Rinse off the excess salt before using then chop and add to the mixture.

Vegan smoked salmon slices are set to launch in Waitrose and Sainsbury’s stores across the UK next month, alongside a new plant-based tuna alternative. Lightly roasting the slices of pepper enhances the nutritional values (such as the lycopene and ferulic acid) plus it adds wonderful flavour. The vegan smoked salmon slices and the tuna flakes join its current portfolio of meat-free items, including its ready-to-eat Cooking Chorizo Style Sausage, Chargrilled Steak Style Strips and award-winning Applewood Smoked Ham Style Slices. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an international nonprofit organization that provides independent certification to seafood products harvested with sustainable fishing practices.At John West we’ve been offering you the best quality tuna since 1952 so we know more than most about the journey our tuna takes from boat to plate. One thing we can tell you, is that the journey has never been more efficient, more hygienic or more technologically advanced that it is today. If you are looking to lose weight, canned tuna is a good option because it is low in calories yet high in protein. In a statement sent to Vegan Food & Living, Rebecca Youseman, Brand Manager, Squeaky Bean, said: “20 per cent of vegans and vegetarians told us they miss eating salmon, so we’ve been working on bringing vegan smoked salmon to the market. Importantly, research has shown mercury exposure is particularly toxic to a developing child’s nervous system. For this reason, caregivers should limit the canned tuna they feed infants and young children ( 20, 21).