Posts by Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates
Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad (meatless)
Portion Size: 1 ½ cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 1 lb. pound package pasta (Rotelle or Bow Tie) For vegan: use vegan pasta ¼ cup red onion Washed, trimmed and sliced 1 lb. meatless chicken , chopped 1 medium red or green bell pepper Washed and chopped ¼ cup sliced pitted ripe olives…
Read MoreWhite Fish with Coconut Curry Sauce
Portion Size: 4 oz. fish and ½ c. rice Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, divided Or may use olive oil 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger Or 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced Wash, peel and mince 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper Wash, core and…
Read MoreTuna Pasta with Creamy Linguine
Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 1 lb. linguine May use whole grain linguine 4 cups canned tuna water packed, drained, flaked. May use fresh tuna 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced Wash, peeled and minced 1 1/2 cup fresh sliced…
Read MoreTuna Tortilla Roll Ups
Portion Size: ½ cup tuna mixture on 1 tortilla Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 4 cups water packed tuna, drained and flaked 8 lettuce leaves Wash and trim 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped Wash, trim and finely chop 1 cup, diced green apple Wash, core and dice. 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 8 (8-inch) whole…
Read MoreTuna Salad with Creamy Tarragon Dressing
Portion Size: ½ c.tuna salad on ½ c. watercress leaves Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 4 cups canned water packed tuna, drained 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh Tarragon 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 cups chopped watercress…
Read MoreTuna Pea Pasta Salad
Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 1 (16 ounce) package pasta 4 cups peas, frozen Thaw 3 cups canned tuna ¼ cup olive oil 1/4 cup sliced unsalted almonds Toasted 2 teaspoons parsley flakes 2/3 cup lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest (optional) 1 clove garlic Washed, peeled and minced …
Read MoreTuna Patties with Cheese Sauce
Portion Size: 4 oz. patty with 2 tablespoons sauce Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 4 cups canned tuna, drained and flaked 1 cup bread crumbs May use whole grain bread crumbs 1/2 cup minced onion Wash, peel and dice 3 Eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup…
Read MoreTuna and Pasta Salad with Lemon
Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 1 lb. pasta May use whole grain pasta 4 cups canned tuna water packed, drained, flaked 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1/4 cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced Washed, peeled and minced 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon salt…
Read MoreTuna (or Salmon) Pasta with Lemon Garlic Sauce
Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 1 lb. pasta May use whole grain pasta 4 cups canned tuna (or salmon) Water packed, drained, flaked 1/4 cup olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced Washed, peeled and minced 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper…
Read MoreTuna Noodle Casserole
Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 1 lb. noodles May use whole grain noodles or pasta 4 cups canned tuna Water packed, drained, flaked. 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons flour 2 garlic cloves, minced Wash, peel and mince 1 large onion, chopped Wash, peel and chop 1 cup carrots Wash,…
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