Tuna and chilli noodles
Looking for a quick and healthy dinner? Try this lower-carb, ready-in-15 minutes tuna and chilli noodles dish.
Serves: 4
Time to make: 12 mins
Hands-on time: 10 mins
Ingredients
- 300g chilled egg noodles
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 x 200g cans tuna in spring water, drained and flaked
- 2 tablespoons chilli, ginger and garlic sauce
- 5 cups baby spinach
- 2 large courgettes, grated
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon reduced-salt soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons crispy shallots (see tip)
Instructions
1 Bring a small pan of water to the boil, add the noodles and peas and bring back to the boil for 1 min. Drain, rinse under cold water, then drain again and put in a large bowl.
2 Add the tuna and drizzle with the chilli, ginger and garlic sauce. Add the spinach and courgettes, then drizzle over the sesame oil and soy sauce. Toss to combine.
3 Divide the tuna and noodle mixture among 4 serving bowls and scatter with the crispy shallots to serve.
HFG tip
Find crispy shallots in the Asian food aisle of the supermarket.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 303cal
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Kilojoules 1268kJ
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Protein 27.6g
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Total fat 7.7g
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–Saturated fat 2g
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Carbohydrates 28.6g
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–Sugars 5.5g
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Dietary fibre 5.1g
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Sodium 788mg
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Calcium 89mg
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Iron 3.5mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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