It’s hard to beat canned seafood as a healthy convenience food, perfect for a quick lunch.

While the whole wheat elbow macaroni was cooking, I mixed a can of salmon with a can of white beans for a protein-packed mid-day meal. Then,I put kale in the bottom of the colander before draining the pasta; the hot pasta water immediately wilted the dark leafy greens. All that was left to do was combine the salmon and beans with the pasta and kale, and then lightly coat with ready-made pesto. Add a side of fruit, and lunch was ready.

Pretty quick and easy to clean up… two requirements for a quick lunch. And, it was tasty and nutritious. The canned salmon is an easy way to add heart-healthy omega-3s to your diet, while the pasta and kale added dietary fiber and phytonutrients.

TELLUS: Do you have a favorite quick lunch or dinner that features canned seafood?If so, please tell us. We’d love to hear from you!

Posted by Rima Kleiner, MS, RD