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Obesity Discussion · 08-01-07, 04:28 AM

ITALIAN TUNA PT

Servings: 8
Prep time: 0:10:00
Bake/Cook time: 0:00:00

Calories: 163
Fat: 16 grams
Protein: 5 grams
Carbohydrates: 0 grams
Fiber: 0 grams
Net Carbs: 0 grams
1 can (6 ounces) tuna packed in olive oil, lightly drained
1/4 cup tightly packed fresh parsley leaves
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper
1. In a food processor, pulse tuna and parsley until parsley
is finely chopped.
2. Add butter and lemon juice; process until smooth.
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black
pepper.
3. Serve with blanched vegetables or controlled carb
crackers.
Simple and quick, this spread is perfect to nibble on when you
are preparing the rest of the meal. Celery sticks are great for
dipping.

08-01-07, 04:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,851 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Atkins - Italian Tuna Pt ITALIAN TUNA PT Servings: 8 Prep time: 0:10:00 Bake/Cook time: 0:00:00 Calories: 163 Fat: 16 grams Protein: 5 grams Carbohydrates: 0 grams Fiber: 0 grams Net Carbs: 0 grams 1 can (6 ounces) tuna packed in olive oil, lightly drained 1/4 cup tightly packed fresh parsley leaves 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper 1. In a food processor, pulse tuna and parsley until parsley is finely chopped. 2. Add butter and lemon juice; process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 3. Serve with blanched vegetables or controlled carb crackers. Simple and quick, this spread is perfect to nibble on when you are preparing the rest of the meal. Celery sticks are great for dipping. Atkins - Italian Tuna Pt Copyright 2005 Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., All Rights Reserved. For more on how to do Atkins, go to Atkins Diet __________________