Pesto Tuna Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (6 oz) can tuna in water, drained
2 tbsp genovese pesto sauce , to taste
black pepper , to taste
1 tbsp mayonnaise , optional
1 lemon , juice of, optional

Directions:

Make sure the tuna is as well drained as possible, I squeeze mine in a sieve.
Mix with pesto and pepper to taste.
If you want a more spreadable consistency, mix in the mayonnaise.
A little lemon juice adds some zing if you like a more tangy flavour.
Refrigerate for at least 20minutes to allow flavours to meld.
Serve either as a sandwich or on crackers.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	63.36 Kcal (265 kJ)
Calories from fat	48.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.37g	8%
Cholesterol	4mg	1%
Sodium	153.17mg	6%
Potassium	33.39mg	1%
Total Carbs	2.08g	1%
Sugars	0.75g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	3%
Protein	1.77g	4%
Vitamin C	9.2mg	15%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	10.2mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	195.33 Kcal (818 kJ)
Calories from fat	149.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.56g	8%
Cholesterol	12.33mg	1%
Sodium	472.2mg	6%
Potassium	102.93mg	1%
Total Carbs	6.41g	1%
Sugars	2.31g	3%
Dietary Fiber	2.1g	3%
Protein	5.47g	4%
Vitamin C	28.3mg	15%
Iron	0.9mg	2%
Calcium	31.4mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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