Mediterranean Tuna Lettuce Wraps

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4
Healthy and refreshing Mediterranean Tuna Lettuce Wraps recipe
in Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon capers
3/4 cup cucumber
6 ounces solid white tuna packed in water
2 garlic cloves ( or 2 tsp garlic powder )
8 kalamata olives
1 lemon
3/4 cup chopped tomato
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 large lettuce leaves
1 teaspoon pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
156
Sugar
2g
Fat
7g
Mediterranean Tuna Lettuce Wraps are a healthy and refreshing meal option that are perfect for those following a low-carb or low-calorie diet. These wraps are low in fat, high in protein, and packed with flavor. The tuna mixture is made with chopped cucumber, tomato, garlic, olives, capers, and olive oil, and is seasoned with pepper and lemon juice. This mixture is then wrapped in lettuce leaves to make a light and crunchy meal. Mediterranean Tuna Lettuce Wraps are an excellent choice for a quick and easy lunch or a light dinner. They're also perfect for summer picnics or outdoor barbecues.

Instructions

1.Rinse the lettuce leaves and pat dry.
2.Drain the tuna and transfer it into a bowl.
3.Add cucumber, tomato, garlic, olives, capers, pepper, and olive oil to the bowl with tuna and mix well.
4.Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture and stir again.
5.Scoop an equal amount of tuna mixture onto each lettuce leaf and wrap it up.

PROS

These Mediterranean Tuna Lettuce Wraps are a low-carb, low-calorie meal option.

They are easy to make and perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

The lettuce wraps are refreshing and crunchy, while the tuna mixture is packed with delicious Mediterranean flavors.

CONS

Canned tuna is known to contain mercury, so it’s best to limit your consumption of it.

If you’re not a fan of tuna, you can substitute it with other canned fish like salmon or sardines.

Some people may find the taste of capers and olives too strong.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tuna is a great source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
Cucumbers are low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals.
Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C.
Garlic has numerous health benefits, including boosting the immune system and reducing inflammation.
Olives and capers are also high in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.

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