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Almost Fat Free Tuna Helper Healthy Recipe

Craving Tuna Helper but want a healthier, lighter option? This recipe tastes almost identical to the classic, but it's surprisingly low in fat and packed with nutrients! Made with pureed chickpeas for a creamy texture and wholesome ingredients, this satisfying meal is ready in under 30 minutes. Get ready for a guilt-free comfort food experience!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 205.6 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 3.8 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almost Fat Free Tuna Helper Healthy

  • 8 ounces Whole Wheat Pasta
  • 1 cup dried Garbanzo Beans (or 1 15-ounce can)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 (5 ounce) cans Tuna
  • 1/2 teaspoon black Pepper
  • 1/2 medium yellow Onion
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 cups Water (plus more as needed)

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How to Make Almost Fat Free Tuna Helper Healthy

  1. Cook 1 cup of dried garbanzo beans (or 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed) until tender. Puree the cooked chickpeas in a blender until completely smooth, adding water as needed to achieve a smooth consistency.
  2. Finely chop 1/2 medium yellow onion. Sauté the onion in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the pureed chickpeas, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 2 (5 ounce) cans of tuna (drained) to the sautéed onions. Stir to combine.
  4. Add 1 1/2 cups of water (or more, as needed) to the mixture until you reach your desired sauce consistency. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Cook 8 ounces of your favorite pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta and add it to the chickpea-tuna sauce. Stir gently to coat the pasta evenly. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

2g

Carbs

11g

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