Keto Chilli Tuna

Spice up your keto meal plan with this irresistible Keto Chilli Tuna recipe—a perfect low-carb twist on classic comfort food. Packed with bold flavors and ready in just 30 minutes, this dish combines tender canned tuna with a medley of sautéed red onion, garlic, and colorful bell peppers. Simmered in a rich tomato base infused with chili powder, smoked paprika, and green chilies, this high-protein, gluten-free chili is a quick and satisfying option for busy weeknights. Topped with creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a zesty squeeze of lime, it’s as vibrant as it is delicious. Whether you’re meal prepping or serving up dinner for the family, this nutritious keto-friendly chili will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced red onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 12 oz canned tuna
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 4 oz canned green chilies
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 ripe, diced avocado
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cut into wedges lime

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced red onion and minced garlic to the pan, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the diced green and red bell peppers, and cook for another 3 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 4

Drain the canned tuna and add it to the pan, breaking it up with a spatula.

Step 5

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and canned green chilies, and stir to combine.

Step 6

Add the chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mixture, stirring well to ensure even distribution of spices.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the chilli simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Once the chili is heated through and flavors have melded, remove it from the heat.

Step 9

Serve the keto chilli tuna hot in bowls, topped with diced avocado and fresh cilantro.

Step 10

Squeeze fresh lime juice over each serving for added zest and garnish with additional lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1346.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1057.7

Total Fat 46.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 128.0mg	0%
Sodium 3410.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.5g	0%
Total Sugars 30.6g
Protein 98.3g	0%

Vitamin D 272.2IU	0%
Calcium 285.0mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 2837.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.6%

Protein: 37.1%

Carbs: 23.3%