Easy Healthy Weeknight Tuna Tomato Skillet
Transform your busy weeknights with this *Easy Healthy Weeknight Tuna Tomato Skillet*, a quick, one-pan recipe that's big on flavor and light on effort. Bursting with juicy cherry tomatoes, tender baby spinach, and protein-packed tuna, this dish combines fresh ingredients with pantry essentials to create a wholesome, satisfying meal in just 25 minutes. A drizzle of zesty lemon juice and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes (optional) elevate the flavors, while a garnish of fresh parsley adds a vibrant finishing touch. Perfect served on its own or paired with pasta, rice, or crusty bread, this simple yet delicious skillet meal is a go-to option for anyone seeking nutritious, gluten-free dinner ideas packed with Mediterranean-inspired goodness.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cans canned tuna in olive oil, drained
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their juices.
Step 4
Add the drained tuna to the skillet, breaking it into chunks with a spoon. Stir gently to combine with the tomatoes.
Step 5
Fold in the baby spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Step 6
Drizzle the lemon juice over the mixture and sprinkle with red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Step 7
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Step 8
Serve warm on its own or over cooked pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a more filling meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (746.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 906.3 |
| Total Fat 51.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 148.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2258.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.7g | |
| Protein 88.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 224IU | 0% |
| Calcium 184.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1635.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories