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Tuna and Zucchini Moussaka

This tuna and zucchini moussaka is one of the most creative and easy-to-prepare recipes that are not just tasty but also gluten-free and weight loss friendly, especially if you want to get away from that classic combo of tuna and green salad.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword moussaka, tuna
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 353kcal

Equipment

  • Nonstick pan
  • Glass baking dish

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 5 ounces fresh tuna finely sliced
  • ¼ cup olives pitted and sliced
  • 6 tablespoons fresh tomato juice
  • Salt and pepper as needed
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano or 1 ½ teaspoon fresh
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1/8 piece red bell pepper sliced into thin strips
  • 1/8 piece yellow bell pepper sliced into thin strips
  • 1 tbsp gluten-free cheese grated, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
  • Heat up olive oil in a non-stick pan set over medium heat and sauté onion, garlic, tuna, and olives for about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato juice and continue to cook for another minute or two. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, slice the zucchini into ⅛-in thin round discs. Arrange some on a glass baking dish and top with some tuna mixture. Repeat the layers until all the zucchini discs and tuna mixture are used.
  • Top with slices of red and yellow bell pepper, and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Fresh tuna will always be the best and healthiest option; however, if you don’t have access to one, you may replace it with a can (6 oz) of drained, unsalted or low-sodium, tuna flakes in water.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 936mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2538IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 2mg