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What to cook with canned tuna

Quick answer: With canned tuna you can make Tuna pasta with lemon (15 min), Tuna melt (10 min), Tuna rice bowl (10 min).

A can of tuna is a no-cook protein. These turn it into a proper meal rather than another sandwich.

Updated 2026-10-07

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Tuna pasta with lemon: with canned tuna in ~15 minutes

~15 min

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You'll also need: pasta, lemon, garlic, olive oil, chili flakes

  1. Cook the pasta.
  2. Warm garlic and chili flakes in olive oil, then add the tuna.
  3. Toss with pasta, lemon zest and juice, and a splash of pasta water.
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Tuna melt: with canned tuna in ~10 minutes

~10 min

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You'll also need: bread, mayo, cheese, pickles or celery

  1. Mix tuna with mayo and chopped pickles.
  2. Spread on bread, top with cheese.
  3. Toast in a pan or under the broiler until the cheese melts.
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Tuna rice bowl: with canned tuna in ~10 minutes

~10 min

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You'll also need: cooked rice, soy sauce, mayo, cucumber, sesame seeds

  1. Mix tuna with a little mayo and soy sauce.
  2. Spoon over warm rice.
  3. Top with sliced cucumber and sesame seeds.
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Goes well with: pasta, bread, rice, mayo, lemon, canned beans

Tip: Tuna packed in olive oil has more flavor; use some of that oil in the dish instead of adding fresh oil.

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Cooking ideas, not nutrition or medical advice. Check allergens and cook meat and eggs to safe temperatures.