Tuna is one of our favorite summer recipe ingredients. But tuna in olive oil is also something that goes down well the year round.
Temptingly flavorsome and 100% natural Tunas in olive oil are
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So many virtues in so few ingredients! If you look for the
- 25 grams of high biological-value noble proteins, rich in essential amino acids for our organism;
- 0.3 grams of fats (tuna ‘au naturel’) or 10 grams (tuna in olive oil). In both cases, a large portion of the fats are unsaturated, including Omega 3 fatty acids;
- zero carbohydrates (sugars);
- a significant quantity of essential vitamins, above all B (B1 and B2), P and A group vitamins;
- large quantities of minerals: phosphorus (30% of the indicated daily consumption level), iron, calcium, potassium and sodium (1%);
- approx. 100/150 calories (tuna ‘au naturel’) or 200/250 calories (tuna in olive oil), making up 5% and less than 10%, respectively, of the indicated daily consumption level.
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FAQ
Is tuna better in water or olive oil?
What oil is used in canned tuna?
How do you add oil to water-packed tuna?
Can you cook tuna in olive oil?
Tuna cooked in olive oil is ideal for Nicoise salad or any salad that could use a few chunks of delicious tuna. Why bother cooking tuna in olive oil when you can just open a can? Canned tuna is great, however, your own tuna steak cooked in olive oil is a rich treat that offers lots of possibilities from accenting salads to fancy snacks.
What are the health benefits of eating tuna fish canned in olive oil?
Tuna in oil is a better option, because when the fish is canned with water, if metals are present, they are deposited in it and, during consumption, they come into contact with the organism. On the other hand, the oil option is ideal, as the oil will be discarded and, along with it, the metals will also be.
Can you use canned tuna for pasta?
If you opt to use canned tuna or tuna packaged in pouches, look for yellowfin tuna packed in olive oil. This type of tuna will give you the best flavor and quality. Dried pasta: Long pasta shapes, like linguine or spaghetti, are perfect types of pasta to use in this recipe. Farfalle (butterfly pasta) or penne will work too
What to do with canned tuna?
Just salt and pepper the tuna, place it in the pan with garlic cloves and olive oil. Simmer gently until it’s as done as you like. Well done (solid opaque throughout like canned) is good for keeping in the fridge for a few days to add chunks to your salads, make a sandwich or snack on. It’s wonderful for serving to company.