High Protein Tuna Spread Recipe
This High Protein Tuna Spread is a creamy and flavorful mix combining tuna, cottage cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh vegetables, making it perfect as a nutritious snack or sandwich filling. Packed with protein and subtle spices, it’s a versatile, easy-to-make recipe that is both satisfying and healthy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups, serves 4 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 7 oz canned tuna (5 oz drained)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup red bell pepper, finely diced (about 1/2 pepper)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp mayo (avocado oil mayo preferred)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 green onion (scallion), finely sliced
- 1–2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a pot of boiling water for 9 minutes. Drain the hot water and immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of icy cold water to cool. Once cooled, peel the eggs and set them aside.
- Prepare Vegetables and Herbs: While the eggs are boiling, finely dice the red bell pepper, thinly slice the green onion or scallion, and chop the fresh dill weed.
- Drain the Tuna: Open the canned tuna and drain any excess water or oil using a sieve to ensure the spread isn’t watery.
- Grate the Eggs: Using a cheese grater, grate the hard-boiled eggs directly into a medium mixing bowl, creating a fine texture for the spread.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, diced red bell pepper, mayo, Dijon mustard, tomato paste, chopped dill, sliced green onions, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to the bowl with the grated eggs.
- Combine and Mash: Mix all ingredients together with a fork, mashing as you go to create a consistent, creamy paste.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the spread and adjust seasoning as needed. For a creamier texture, incorporate more mayo or softened cream cheese.
Notes
- Note 1: Use canned tuna measured before draining to ensure accurate quantities. After draining, expect about 5 oz of tuna meat.
- Note 2: Mashing with a fork helps the ingredients bind and creates a smooth, spreadable texture.
- For a creamier spread, additional mayo or softened cream cheese can be added to preference.
- This spread is excellent served chilled and perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or veggie dipping.
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