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Broccoli & Tuna Pasta: easy and light high protein meal
Ingredients
For 4 portions:
- 240 g pasta, I used De Cecco orecchiette
- 4 cans tuna in water (drained)
- 800 g broccoli, steamed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt (for boiling the pasta)
- Optional final touch: low fat pesto and/or protein grated Cheese
Tools Needed
- 1 pot (for pasta)
- Cutting board
- 1 bowl, to combine all the ingredients
- 2 Meal Prep Boxes, I use these
Procedure
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Add salt to the boiling water as desired.
- Steam the broccoli. My favorite method is using the microwave — it only takes about 6 minutes.
- Finely chop the steamed broccoli and place it in a large bowl.
- Drain the tuna and add it to the bowl with the broccoli.
- Drain the pasta once it’s cooked, then add it to the bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and mix everything together until well combined.
- Divide the mixture evenly into your meal prep containers.
Calories and Macros of the Broccoli & Tuna Pasta
Calories and Macros (per serving):
- Calories: 440
- Carbs: 49 g (36%)
- Fat: 4.4 g (22%)
- Protein: 46 g (42%)
Make it Keto
To make it keto, you just need to:
- Switch the pasta with a keto-friendly pasta
Read also:
Keto pasta in the Netherlands
Storing tips
Store for up to 4 days in the fridge, preferably in an airtight container. Add pesto and/or grated cheese.
Suggested Products
I used De Cecco, but if you use a protein pasta, you will have more proteins!!!!
PROTEIN PASTA: AH Red Lentil Pasta –
PROTEIN PASTA: Dalla Costa Protein pasta
HIGH PROTEIN TUNA: John West Tonijn Moot
Eatlean grated Cheese | code: TRUSTNOCARB
Read also:
Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta | High Protein Meal Prep | 43g PROTEIN
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta | High-Protein Meal Prep | 32g PROTEIN
Lean Chicken Lasagna | High Protein | Meal Prep | 46g PROTEIN
High Protein Carbonara | Fit Recipe | 48g PROTEIN
Enjoy your Broccoli & Tuna Pasta
Hi, I’m Simona! After experiencing the restrictions of keto, I’m now enjoying a balanced diet that brings freedom and happiness to my eating habits.
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