Description
A budget-friendly meal prep recipe featuring canned tuna, packed with protein and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of tuna in water
- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup of diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup of red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the canned tuna and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the cooked quinoa, diced bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Divide the mixture into meal prep containers and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
- This meal can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or spices to suit your taste.
- For a low-carb option, serve the tuna mixture on a bed of greens instead of quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Budget High Protein Meal Prep, Canned Tuna, Easy Recipes, Meal Prep