Catalan Tuna with White Beans & Peppers

A vibrant and nutritious no-cook Spanish-inspired dish featuring flaky tuna, cannellini beans, roasted bell peppers, and fresh herbs, tossed in a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Served with crusty bread.
- Prep: 10 min
- Total: 10 min
- Servings: 3
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Difficulty: Easy
Dietary
- Egg-Free
- Dairy-Free
- Nut-Free
- Gluten-Free
- Pescatarian
- High-Protein
- High-Fiber
- Low-Sugar
Tags
- no-cook
- quick
- healthy
- fresh
- budget-friendly
- tangy
Ingredients
- 2 can tuna in olive oil (drained)
- 1 can cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 jar roasted red bell peppers (drained and diced)
- 0.5 red onion (small, thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 ounce crusty bread (sliced)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently flake the drained tuna. Add the rinsed cannellini beans, diced roasted red bell peppers, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Add the chopped fresh parsley, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve the speedy Catalan tuna with white beans and peppers immediately, alongside slices of crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
Using tuna packed in olive oil adds extra flavor and richness to the dish. This dish is excellent for a quick lunch or dinner on a hot day.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 485
- Protein: 33.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44.5 g
- Fat: 20.2 g
- Fiber: 12.5 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Sugar: 5.8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg