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Tuna & Rice

Dinner Lunch

Perfect, easy and tasty meal made from simple ingredients

10 mins
7 ingredients
$1.80 / person
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Tuna & Rice

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Ingredients

Serves = 4

  • 3 cups microwave brown rice
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup tinned corn
  • 1 tomato
  • 2x 185g cans tuna in springwater
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsn extra virgin olive oil

It’s this easy

  • Cook the brown rice in the microwave following the directions on the packet
  • Cook the peas in the microwave with a small amount of water for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through
  • Drain the corn and tuna
  • Dice the tomato into small pieces
  • Mix the olive oil and lemon juice together with a fork
  • Combine rice, peas, corn, tuna and tomato in a bowl with the olive oil and lemon juice dressing and mix gently to combine

Tweaks

  • Use any frozen vegetables that you have
  • Dice up a carrot or cucumber if you don't have tomato

Notes

Nutrition information (per serve):

  • Energy (1800kJ)
  • Protein (30.0g)
  • Total fat (10.1g)
  • Saturated fat (2.5g)
  • Carbohydrate (50.8g); Starch (46.5g), Sugars (4.3g), Added sugars (0g), Free sugars (0g)
  • Dietary fibre (6.2g)
  • Sodium (235mg)
  • Calcium (32mg)
  • Iron (2.5mg)

Allergies

Contains: Seafood, FODMAPs.

Why is this good?

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Tomatoes are a rich source of the carotenoid Lycopene. Research has shown that diets rich in lycopene is associated with reduced risk of certain cancers, particularly prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer and cancers of the digestive tract.

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Tomatoes are considered beneficial to Healthier Skin and the high lycopene and beta-carotene content may protect against sunburn.

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Sweet corn is a good source of potassium which can help to lower blood pressure and improved heart health.

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Brown rice is a whole grain which helps lower blood sugar levels and decrease risk of type 2 diabetes.

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Healthy Gut

Brown rice is a good source of fibre which is essential for a healthy bowel function.

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Feel Fuller for Longer

Compared to white rice, brown rice has a lower GI which helps to prolong digestion due to their slow break down and may help with satiety (feeling full).

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Peas are high in fibre and can help reduce the risk of Heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

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Healthy Gut

As a good source of fibre, green peas promotes a regular bowel habit and keep gut bacteria healthy.

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