Spicy Tuna Rice
This Spicy Tuna Rice is a quick and easy store cupboard meal made with tuna, sweetcorn, ready-cooked rice, and hot sauce. Packed with flavour and ready in under 30 minutes… what's not to love?!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories345
- Fat5.7g
- Saturates1.2g
- Carbs52g
- Sugars14g
- Protein19g
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When you need dinner in a hurry, this Spicy Tuna Rice recipe is exactly the kind of meal that saves the day. We’ve made it using store cupboard staples like tuna, sweetcorn, and a pouch of ready-cooked rice, proving you don’t always need loads of fresh ingredients to whip up something mega tasty.
A splash of hot sauce adds just the right amount of kick, but you can leave this out if you prefer, it’s entirely up to you! The whole dish is on the table in under 30 minutes, with minimal fuss and barely any washing up. Perfect for busy weeknights, lazy evenings or those “what can I make with what I’ve got?” moments!
What diets is this Spicy Tuna Rice suitable for?
This Spicy Tuna Rice is suitable for those following a dairy-free diet, and it can easily be made gluten-free. Just be sure to swap out the following ingredients for suitable versions:
- Gluten-free soy sauce
Remember to take extra care when you’re cooking for people with allergies. Use separate utensils, cookware, and preparation surfaces.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Spicy Tuna Rice?
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You’ll need a wok or a large frying pan for this recipe. If you’ve not got one already, not to worry, we’ve popped a link below. As for the ingredients for this Spicy Tuna Rice, you’ll find everything on your local supermarket shelves.
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How many calories are in this Spicy Tuna Rice?
There are only 345 calories in one serving of this Spicy Tuna Rice, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category. These are all dishes under 400 calories, ideal for when you’re after a lighter bite (just like the category name suggests!), and they fit with diet plans like Weight Watchers if you’re calorie counting.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight, then you might want to adjust these slightly. You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Place the wok over a medium-to-high heat. Add the sesame oil.
Step 2
Add the peppers and three-quarters of the spring onions, and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Then add the sweetcorn and garlic granules and cook for a further minute.
Step 3
Reduce the heat a little, then stir in the soy sauce, sriracha, and lime juice — until well combined.
Step 4
Squeeze the rice pouch to separate the grains, then empty into the pan, and stir for 2 minutes — until everything is well-coated and piping hot.
Step 5
Add the tuna and stir gently, until thoroughly heated. Then sprinkle over the remaining spring onions and serve with an extra drizzle of sriracha if you like!
What could I serve with Spicy Tuna Rice?
Spicy Tuna Rice is delicious all on its own, or you could serve it with lots of different slimming-friendly options! Here are some ideas:
How do you know when Spicy Tuna Rice is cooked?
You can tell Spicy Tuna Rice is cooked when the rice is lovely and tender and all the sauce has soaked in. This will take around 10 minutes in total.
As per UK food safety guidelines, always cook meat until it reaches 75ºC and stays at that temperature for at least two minutes. This is to keep you and whoever it is you’re cooking for safe.
How long can you keep Spicy Tuna Rice in the fridge?
Once you’ve served up your Spicy Tuna Rice, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you do hang onto any leftovers, be sure to refrigerate them in an air-tight container with a lid. You can store Spicy Tuna Rice in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze Spicy Tuna Rice?
No, we do not recommend freezing this recipe.
How do I reheat Spicy Tuna Rice?
From chilled: Place in a microwave-proof container with loosely fitting lid, and heat for 4-7 minutes — until piping hot.
For more information about reheating rice, please take a look at the NHS website.
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Spicy Tuna Rice
This Spicy Tuna Rice is a quick and easy store cupboard meal made with tuna, sweetcorn, ready-cooked rice, and hot sauce. Packed with flavour and ready in under 30 minutes... what's not to love?!
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Prep Time
15 MINS
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Cook Time
10 MINS
- KCals 345
- Carbs 52G
Instructions
- Place the wok over a medium to high heat. Add the sesame oil.
- Add the peppers and three-quarters of the spring onions, and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Then add the sweetcorn and garlic granules, and cook for a further minute.
- Reduce the heat a little, then stir in the soy sauce, sriracha, and lime juice — until well combined.
- Squeeze the rice pouch to separate the grains, then empty into the pan, and stir for 2 minutes — until everything is well coated and piping hot.
- Add the tuna and stir gently, until thoroughly heated. Then sprinkle over the remaining spring onions and serve with an extra drizzle of sriracha if you like!
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