Spiced Cannellini Beans with Tuna
Combining cannellini beans, tuna, fresh leafy greens, and extra-virgin olive oil, itprovides a powerful blend of nutrients that directly target cholesterol levels,blood sugar control, and overall cardiometabolic risk.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cannellini beans rinsed, low-sodium if canned
- 3 oz tuna
- 2 cups mixed leafy greens arugula, spinach, or kale
- 1 –2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cumin
- Pinch chili flakes optional
- Lemon juice to taste
- Black pepper
- Optional: capers or marinated red onion for acidity
Instructions
- Warm beans gently in a pan with garlic, paprika, cumin, and a splash of olive oil.
- Season with lemon juice and black pepper.
- Plate beans as the base, top with tuna.
- Add fresh greens on top or to the side.
- Finish with a generous swirl of olive oil and optional capers/onion.
Notes
Nutrition: Calories 515 kcal, Protein 37 g, Carbohydrates 40 g, Fiber 13 g, Fat 22g, Saturated fat ~3–3.5 g