Protein-Packed Sweet & Spicy Tuna
High-protein, sweet & spicy, and oh-so versatile 🐟 🙌 Scoop this tuna salad with veggies, spread it on crackers, or toss it on greens for a healthy meal in minutes!
Protein-Packed Sweet & Spicy Tuna
This Sweet & Spicy High-Protein Tuna Salad is the perfect snack or light meal that keeps you full and fueled. Packed with lean protein and a touch of sweetness with just the right kick, it’s a versatile recipe you’ll want on repeat. Enjoy it as a quick dip with fresh veggies or whole-grain crackers, or scoop it over crisp greens for a balanced, no-fuss salad. Easy to prep ahead, it’s a healthy go-to that makes eating well both simple and delicious.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Drain tuna, then place in a bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- You can enjoy right away, but letting the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes helps the flavors blend.
- Serves 2. Refrigerate remaining serving for a future snack/meal. (Check out other ways to enjoy below!)
Notes
Other Ways to Enjoy:
🥕 With Raw Veggies — scoop with cucumber rounds, bell pepper strips, or celery sticks.
🍘 On Crackers or Rice Cakes — a quick, crunchy, balanced snack.
🥗 Over Greens — top spinach, arugula, or mixed greens for a 2-minute salad.
🥪 Stuffed in a Wrap or Pita — add lettuce + avocado for a satisfying lunch.
🥑 In Avocado Halves — creamy, nourishing, and perfect for low-carb.
🍳 On Top of Eggs — spoon over scrambled eggs or an omelet for a protein boost.
🍞 As a Toast Topper — layer on whole-grain toast with tomato slices.
🍙 Sushi-Style — roll into nori sheets with rice and veggies for a fun twist.
Prayer While You Prepare
Lord, remind me to come back to You again and again throughout my day—like little spiritual snacks that nourish my soul. In the busyness of motherhood and life’s demands, help me pause, pray, and be rooted in Your presence. May every action I take flow from time spent with You. Amen.
Light & Cozy Cactus Chili
This isn’t your heavy, weigh-you-down, fat-bomb chili recipe—it’s a lighter, nourishing, high-fiber version that still brings all the comfort you crave! Made with lean ground turkey, tender cactus (nopales), hearty beans, and fresh spinach, this bowl is both cozy and nourishing. The cactus, one of the richest known sources of soluble fiber, adds a unique texture and helps stabilize blood sugar. And- bonus!- the added fiber the cactus and beans provide help reduce appetite. Perfect for when you want a satisfying meal that feels good for your body, too.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to a large stockpot. Add garlic and onion and saute until onion is translucent.
- Add the ground turkey and brown until no longer pink (about 5 minutes)
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir (drained cactus, full cans of tomatoes and beans, spinach, tomato paste, and all spices)
- Simmer on low for at least 30 minutes. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream and sliced green onion, if desired (or a dollop plain greek yogurt & nutritional yeast for dairy-free!)
Notes
- Nopales sound exotic but they are easy to find in the Mexican food section at almost any grocery store.
- You can also let this simmer on the stove for more than 30 minutes and the flavor improves, but it's nearly as good with the quicker cooking time!
- I love to serve this with a green salad and crusty bread, or even over baked potatoes.
Prayer While You Prepare
Prayer of Comfort
Heavenly Father, thank You for being my refuge and my source of peace. When my heart feels heavy or my mind is troubled, help me to run to You first. Remind me that true comfort isn’t found in things of this world, but in Your presence and promises. Wrap me in Your love, quiet my anxious thoughts, and fill me with the peace that only You can give. Amen.