I love a tuna steak. It's beefy and delicious. Tuna in any other format, I start to get a little wary. It's just a crap shoot on how tuna-y the other varieties will be.
So tonight's recipe of Tuna Pizza with Green Peppers was a roll of the dice. It turned out to be a winner. First, I did a little research on canned tuna brands to see what has taste-tested the best. Although I did not find consensus on the best brands among the sources I found, I did find that the big three (StarKist, BumbleBee, and Chicken of the Sea) are generally among the worst. So I decided to try this Wild Planet Skipjack Light Tuna. It was large chunks of tuna that didn't bowl me over with fishy smell. We were off to a good start.
Instead of a homemade crust, I went with a Boboli. I've grown to like their flavor, and love their convenience. I did not read the cheese instructions very well, so a full cup of cheddar went in the (light) mayo mix with the green onion. Celery was not invited to our party. I added another healthy sprinkle of cheddar to the top of the pizza, because well, cheese. The final green pepper ring touch was fun and colorful.
I liked this pizza. I think I especially liked that the tuna was a part of the dish, but not so dominant that it was all I tasted. I'll definitely adjust my tuna buying habits accordingly.
So tonight's recipe of Tuna Pizza with Green Peppers was a roll of the dice. It turned out to be a winner. First, I did a little research on canned tuna brands to see what has taste-tested the best. Although I did not find consensus on the best brands among the sources I found, I did find that the big three (StarKist, BumbleBee, and Chicken of the Sea) are generally among the worst. So I decided to try this Wild Planet Skipjack Light Tuna. It was large chunks of tuna that didn't bowl me over with fishy smell. We were off to a good start.
Instead of a homemade crust, I went with a Boboli. I've grown to like their flavor, and love their convenience. I did not read the cheese instructions very well, so a full cup of cheddar went in the (light) mayo mix with the green onion. Celery was not invited to our party. I added another healthy sprinkle of cheddar to the top of the pizza, because well, cheese. The final green pepper ring touch was fun and colorful.
I liked this pizza. I think I especially liked that the tuna was a part of the dish, but not so dominant that it was all I tasted. I'll definitely adjust my tuna buying habits accordingly.
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My go to tuna dish actually requires olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. Mayo is good, but for a healthier option this is the way to go. I usually make a tuna salad with spinach, tomato, celery, green olives, blue cheese crumbles, and then top it off with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic. You can also add fresh lemon juice, pepper, and even a dash of italian bend herbs. I promise you its lip smacking good and a great meal on the go.