This Baguette Looks Amazing!

We know I am not a cook...

But, I can share recipes that I get in emails :)

This is for those that are fans of TUNA.

Truth be told, I was not a TUNA fan, until a couple years ago...

Quite tasty!  

I really want to try the Baguette!!! (Minus the Olives!)

Thanks to Starkist Tuna for these ideas!

Tuna Florentine Soup

Serve with a crusty roll for a hearty lunch!

2Created by: StarKist

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1 pouch (6.4 oz.) StarKist® Albacore Tuna in Water

1 cup chopped onion

2 carrots, peeled and chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 can (15 oz.) white beans (cannellini)

½ cup dry orzo (or other small pasta)

6 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth

3 oz. Fresh spinach (about 2 cups)

2 Tbsp. prepared pesto

Directions:

• Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat.  Add onion, carrots and celery and cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. 
• Mix in white beans, orzo and chicken broth and cook for 7 -8 minutes or until pasta is tender. 
• Stir in pesto and tuna.  Add spinach and stir until just wilted.
• Serve with parmesan cheese as desired.

Recipe Benefits:

• Low Cholesterol
• Quick and Easy
• Family Style
• Low Calorie

Mediterranean Tuna Baguette

Perfect for your next tailgate

Created by: StarKist

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 2+ hours (chill time

Servings: 6 - 8

Ingredients:

1 pouch (2.6 oz.) StarKist® Yellowfin Tuna with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 large loaf French bread

1 roasted red pepper, cut into strips

1 small tomato, sliced

Red Onion slices

Sliced Black Olives, brine cured

Artichoke Hearts, quartered

10 – 12 fresh basil leaves

Directions:

• Slice French bread lengthwise in half.  Hallow out the inside of both halves, leaving about ¾ inch along the edges.
• Line one side of the loaf with basil leaves and spread tuna over top. 
• Place vegetables and olives over top the tuna in layers.  Top with the other side of the bread.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
• Cut in large slices (2 – 3 inches) to serve.

Recipe Benefits:

• Heart Healthy
• Family Style
• Make Ahead

Zucchini Boats stuffed with Albacore and Fresh Vegetables

Light and fresh, the perfect way to use your garden zucchini!

Created by: StarKist

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 pouch (6.4 oz) StarKist® Albacore Tuna in Water

2 large zucchini, sliced in half length-wise and hollowed out (insides of one, reserved)

¼ cup chopped carrots

½ red onion, chopped

1 red pepper, diced

1 can diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning, drained

½ cup cheddar cheese

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Dice the inside of one of the zucchini and place in a medium bowl.  Add tuna, carrots, onion, pepper, and tomatoes and mix well.
• Place hollowed out zucchini in a large baking dish.  Place ¼ of tuna and vegetable mixture in each zucchini half to stuff it.
• Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.  Top with 2 Tbsp. cheese and continue baking for 10 additional minutes until cheese has melted. 

Recipe Benefits:

• Heart Healthy
• Family Friendly

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