We all know how good the original tuna sauce is, but when we want a light sauce or cream, this Light Tuna Sauce without Eggs and without mayonnaise is perfect.
Few and simple ingredients, zero cooking (obviously) and only a few minutes to have a light tuna sauce perfect to fill canapés, sandwiches, or to serve with stuffed celery sticks with this tuna sauce without eggs.
A valid alternative for those who cannot or do not want to eat eggs because they are on a diet or, like me, are intolerant, this tuna sauce without eggs is perfect.
Below I leave you some tantalizing recipes with tuna sauce, and then, as always, right below the photo, let’s discover how to prepare it!!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6People
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 69.72 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 1.04 (g) of which sugars 1.04 (g)
- Proteins 8.38 (g)
- Fat 3.70 (g) of which saturated 0.56 (g)of which unsaturated 0.26 (g)
- Fibers 0.14 (g)
- Sodium 158.90 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 62 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Light Tuna Sauce without Eggs
- 6 oz natural tuna (or drained tuna in oil)
- 2/3 cup 0% fat Greek yogurt (or Robiola or Philadelphia)
- 0.9 oz salted capers
- 4 fillets anchovies in oil (or salted)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Tools
- 1 Immersion Blender
- 1 Strainer
Steps
Desalt the capers under cold running water, using a fine mesh strainer.
If you use salted anchovies, desalt them very well by opening them, removing the bones, and rinsing several times.
Drain the tuna very well, I recommend using good quality tuna in a glass jar so the fillets are visible and whole.
Finally, put the tuna, capers, and anchovies in a blender cup and blend for a few seconds.
Add half of the Greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, then blend again for a few moments.
Incorporate the remaining yogurt by mixing with a spoon to combine everything, taste for flavor, and only if needed, adjust the salt.
Place the Tuna Sauce without Eggs and Mayonnaise in a bowl, drizzle with a thread of oil, and decorate with an anchovy fillet.
Storage, Tips, and Variations for Light Tuna Sauce without Eggs
The tuna sauce can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed glass jar for 4 or 5 days.
You can use either tuna in oil or natural tuna to make it lighter.
Salted capers, as well as those in oil or vinegar, are fine, always well rinsed.
Instead of Greek yogurt, you can use Robiola or Philadelphia.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers) Light Tuna Sauce without Eggs
Can I prepare the sauce in advance?
Absolutely yes! In fact, we recommend preparing it a few hours in advance and letting it rest in the refrigerator.
How long does it last in the fridge?
The light tuna sauce keeps well in an airtight container for about 2-3 days.
Can I replace Greek yogurt with other ingredients?
Certainly. If you prefer a less tangy taste than yogurt, you can use the same amount of light spreadable cheese (such as Philadelphia), well-drained ricotta cheese, or Robiola.
Which tuna is best to use?
For this light version, natural tuna is the ideal choice to reduce calories
How can I use tuna sauce beyond veal with tuna sauce?
You can use it to prepare sandwiches, stuffed cherry tomatoes, tuna pork loin, tuna chicken, tuna eggplants or tuna pasta.
