Light And Refreshing

Zucchini Strips with Tuna

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Health Score:
93 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
ready in 35 min.
Ready in
Calories:
316
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Tomatoes contain the antioxidnt lycopene, which protects cells from damaging free radicals and can also regulate blood pressure. This recipe's combination of unsaturated fatty acids and a high content of phenols help to boost fat burning.

If you have a little more time, you can prepare this with pan-seared fresh tuna or salmon. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie316 cal.(15 %)
Protein24 g(24 %)
Fat20 g(17 %)
Carbohydrates9 g(6 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage4.3 g(14 %)
Vitamin A0.6 mg(75 %)
Vitamin D3.8 μg(19 %)
Vitamin E3.9 mg(33 %)
Vitamin K28.4 μg(47 %)
Vitamin B₁0.5 mg(50 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin14.1 mg(118 %)
Vitamin B₆0.8 mg(57 %)
Folate92 μg(31 %)
Pantothenic acid1.3 mg(22 %)
Biotin12.2 μg(27 %)
Vitamin B₁₂3.6 μg(120 %)
Vitamin C62 mg(65 %)
Potassium1,020 mg(26 %)
Calcium147 mg(15 %)
Magnesium91 mg(30 %)
Iron2.9 mg(19 %)
Iodine51 μg(26 %)
Zinc0.9 mg(11 %)
Saturated fatty acids5.4 g
Uric acid202 mg
Cholesterol62 mg
Complete sugar8 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
28 ozs Tomatoes
1 onion
1 garlic clove
2 Tbsps olive oil
2 Tbsps Caper
11 ozs Tuna (canned, in its own juice)
salt
peppers
2 large Zucchini
1 splash lemon juice
freshly grated Parmesan (for serving)
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Preparation steps

1.

Blanch, peel, quarter, core and dice the tomatoes. Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic and sauté together in some oil until translucent. Add the tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly creamy. Add the capers and the well-drained tuna to the sauce and heat through. Season with salt and pepper.

2.

Rinse and trim the zucchini and cut lengthwise into thin strips. Sauté in some oil for about 1 minute and season with salt, lemon juice and pepper. Arrange on plates, pour the sauce over the top and serve showered with Parmesan.

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