The tuna diet or three day diet plan is very much in vogue and many people follow this diet. Given in this article are recipes for this diet that you can prepare at home.
The tuna diet is a three day diet plan which is followed by four days of normal nutrition. When following this diet you need to eat tuna everyday for three days along with other foods. It is a low carb and high protein diet plan aimed at helping you lose weight fast. For following the tuna diet, you will need some good tuna dishes that will be nutritious as well as delicious. Tuna as you know is rich in omega 3 essential fatty acids and so it is one of the healthiest foods to eat along with salmon.
Grilled Tuna Steak with Capers
Ingredients
- Fresh tuna steaks, 2
- Lemon zest, 1 tbsp.
- Capers, 2 tsp. (rinsed)
- Lemon juice, ½ cup (freshly squeezed)
- Small onion, 1 (minced)
- Parsley, ¼ cup (freshly chopped)
- Salt, ½ tsp.
- Black pepper, ¼ tbsp. (freshly ground)
Method
Arrange the tuna steaks on a baking dish and keep them aside. In a small glass bowl, add the lemon juice, zest, minced onion, rinsed capers, salt, pepper, and the chopped parsley. Combine all the ingredients well with a spoon. Pour this marinade over the steaks kept in the baking dish. Make sure that the steaks are well coated with the marinade. Leave the fish to marinade in this mixture for 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature.
Preheat your oven and then remove the tuna steaks from the lemon and capers marinade. Grill them in a moderately hot oven for 2 to 3 minutes for each side. Meanwhile, bring the marinade to a rapid boil, until the marinade thickens and has a sauce like consistency. Arrange the grilled tuna steaks on a plate and pour the lemon caper sauce over the steaks, and serve hot.
Sesame Crusted Tuna Steaks
Ingredients
- Fresh tuna steaks, 2
- Sesame seeds, ½ cup
- Salt, ¼ tsp.
- Garlic, 2 cloves (minced)
- Black pepper, ½ tsp.
- Sesame oil, 2 tsp.
Method
Smear the tuna steaks well with the sesame oil and minced garlic and then add the salt and pepper. Now place the sesame seeds on a plate and then press one side of the tuna on it. Do the same on the other side of the tuna, until the steak is coated completely with the sesame seeds.
Now heat a medium-sized skillet and place the sesame encrusted tuna steaks on it. Press the tuna lightly with your fingers and flip it on the other side after 3 to 5 minutes. Cook on the other side for another 3 to 5 minutes over medium heat. Once the tuna steak is done, serve with sliced onions and a wedge of lime.
Tuna and Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
- Light tuna, 1 can (drained and flaked)
- Chickpea, 1 can (drained and rinsed)
- Red bell pepper, 1 (finely sliced)
- Parley, ½ cup (chopped)
- Lemon juice, ½ (cup freshly squeezed)
- Black pepper, ½ tbsp. (freshly ground)
- Medium onion, 1 (finely sliced)
- Capers, 2 tsp. (rinsed)
- Rosemary, 1 sprig
- Extra virgin olive oil, 3 tbsp.
- Mixed salad greens, 1 bag (washed)
Method
In a large bowl combine the flaked tuna, with chickpeas, sliced bell pepper, onion, capers, parsley, black pepper, rosemary, ¼ cup lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
In another bowl, toss the mixed salad greens with the rest of olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Place a handful of the salad greens on a plate and add a tablespoon of the tuna salad on top. This light tuna salad is very healthy and nutritious, and is just right for people who are following the tuna diet plan.
Tuna Sandwich
Ingredients
- White tuna, 1 can (drained)
- Tomatoes, 2 (chopped)
- Lime juice, 3 tbsp.
- Red onion, 1 (chopped fine)
- Red chillies, 2 (minced)
- Sandwich buns, 2
- Coriander, ½ cup (chopped)
- Salt, ½ tsp.
Method
Drain the tuna from can and flake it well with a fork. Add the chopped tomatoes, onions, lime juice, coriander, chilies, and salt. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of this tuna filling inside the sandwich bun and your tuna sandwich is ready.