Best Whole Wheat Tuna Treat Recipes

WHOLE WHEAT TUNA TREAT

Steps:

• Place the bulgur wheat into a saucepan with at least 3 times it's depth in water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Add water if necessary to prevent burning. When the wheat is tender, stir in a pinch of salt and simmer for 5 more minutes. When done, drain and set aside to cool.
• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Place the diced avocado into a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with lemon juice to thoroughly coat.
• In a large bowl, combine the tuna and cooled bulgur wheat. Add the bacon and the avocado with its juice, and toss gently. Serve as a meal or as a salad.

TUNA AND WHOLE WHEAT PASTA

Steps:

• cook pasta separately.
• saute veggies and add tuna when they're soft.
• add drained pasta.
• stir flour into milk and add to pan. If it thickens too much, add some chicken broth.
• Add red pepper flakes to taste for a little spicier dish.

TUNA CASSEROLE WITH WHOLE-WHEAT PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Cook the pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the parmesan cheese and Italian bread crumbs and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine all of the other ingredients and then stir in the pasta.
• Pour the mixture into a lightly oiled baking dish (9 x 12 inches) and then spread it evenly.
• Sprinkle the parmesan and breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes.