Tuna Dip

Tuna Dip

  • Serves: 2 1/2 cups
  • Prep Time: 00:10
  • Cooking Time: 00:00
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This quick and easy Tuna Dip makes a delicious flavour-packed snack that is rich in protein and healthy fats. It can be served with raw vegetables, my Dip crackers or Paleo chips. This makes a generous serving so keep a little aside to put in lettuce or paleo wraps with salad for a quick lunch. You can use my Egg Mayonnaise for the recipe or purchase a brand that uses olive oil or another healthy oil.

Ingredients

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  • 1 x 425g can tuna (wild caught), in springwater
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise, homemade or a brand using healthy oils
  • 1/2 cup natural coconut yoghurt
  • 4 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
  • 2 Tbsp (40ml) olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp onion flakes (dried)
  • 1 tsp fine lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp (40ml) lemon juice
  • 3 tsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 3/4 - 1 tsp fine sea salt, to your taste
  • 1/3 tsp black pepper, ground
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • 2 tsp dried dill

Directions

Drain the tuna well and add to a medium-size bowl then use a fork to mash the tuna finely.

Add the remaining ingredients to the tuna and mix well with the fork until you reach a well-combined mixture.

Serve the tuna dip with raw vegetables or paleo crackers.

Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

tuna (wild caught)

Tuna is a saltwater finfish, choose wild caught tuna not farmed. When purchasing canned tuna, select pole and line caught, in brine or spring water (this will prevent the tuna being stored in unhealthy oils), also choose in a BPA free can. Read your labels and look at the origin. Tuna is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids, protein and vitamin D.

mayonnaise

A basic egg mayonnaise can be used as a base to make sauces and dressing. Use a mild flavoured healthy oil when making mayonnaise. My Egg Mayonnaise recipe can be found here or on page 207 of 'The JOYful Table' cookbook.

coconut yoghurt

You will be able to find a recipe for cultured coconut yoghurt online using grass fed gelatin or tapioca starch for thickening. If purchasing a commercial yoghurt, read labels as many use vegetable gums and additives. Coconut yoghurt can be made in a yoghurt maker or a Thermomix machine. If you can tolerate some dairy natural organic Greek yoghurt can be used in it's place.

nutritional yeast flakes

Also know as Savoury Yeast Flakes. It’s a fermented and deactivated yeast, which means it isn’t going to grow (and has nothing to do with brewer’s yeast or bakers’ yeast). It has a creamy cheesy flavour and I’ve used it in a few recipes to create a cheese flavour. Vegans use it as a condiment and a cheese substitute, and to also add additional protein and vitamins to their diet (it’s a complete protein). Nutritional yeast flakes are free from sugar, dairy, grains and gluten. Do not confuse it with yeast extract (MSG). Purchase from health food stores or in the health food aisle of supermarkets.

olive oil

The olive fruit of the olive tree is pressed and crushed to released the oil. Healthy fats like olive oil are essential for brain function and to transport vitamins and minerals throughout our bodies. This is a delicious oil to drizzled over salads and vegetables.

onion flakes (dried)

Onion flakes are simply dehydrated finely chopped onions. Onion flakes are usually sold in the dried herb and spice section of the grocery store. Purchase an organic brand if possible.

lemon zest

Lemon zest is the finely grated yellow skin of the citrus fruit lemon. The lemon skin is where you will find the oil. To make lemon zest, use a fine zest grater so you can avoid the bitter white pith under the skin.

lemon juice

Use freshly squeezed lemon juice. Most store bought lemon juice containers preservatives.

coconut aminos

An excellent soy free alternative to soy sauce and tamari. It comes from the sap of the coconut tree and has a sweeter flavour than soy sauce and is not as salty. Coconut aminos can be purchased from health food stores or online. This is one of my favourite ingredients.

garlic powder

Garlic powder is ground, dehydrated garlic. Where possible purchase an organic brand that doesn't contain anti-caking agents or fillers. I use the 'Simply Organics' brand.

onion powder

Onion powder is ground, dehydrated onion. Where possible purchase an organic brand that doesn't contain anti-caking agents or fillers. I buy the 'Simply Organic' brand.

sea salt

Organic unbleached, unrefined organic Celtic sea salt or pink Himalayan salt is my salt of choice as these contain healthy minerals and trace elements that our body needs. Regular table salt has been bleached, refined and processed leaving minimal health benefits. If you choose to use regular table salt in my recipes you will need to reduce the quantity or the end result will be to salty.

black pepper, ground

Black and white pepper both come from the fruit of a tropical vine. Black pepper is the cooked and dried unripe fruit, known as a peppercorn and white pepper is from the ripe fruit seed. Pepper is usually coupled with salt, sprinkled over or added to food.

parsley

Parsley would be the most widely used herb worldwide. The two main varieties of this herb are curly parsley with ruffled leaves and Italian parsley with flat leaves. In general flat-leaf parsley has a more robust flavour than the curly leave parsley. Its fresh green flavour and colour can be much more than just a garnish. Both kinds of parsley may be used in cooking. Fresh parsley contains useful amounts of vitamin C, calcium, iron and potassium. Parsley is also high in bioflavonoids and other anticancer compounds.

dill

Dill is an annual herb in the celery family. The leaves and seeds are used for flavouring food. The fern-like leaves of dill can be used dried or fresh. The aromatic flavour of dill leaves is delicious added to fish dishes. It's always best to use organic dried herbs.