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Tuna and Egg Sandwich

This tuna sandwich recipe is super simple, giving you a healthy lunch in minutes. All you need is a can of tuna, an egg, a bell pepper, some optional fresh veggies for extra crunch, and a pinch of salt. At Dr Spages, all our recipes are developed with diabetics, neuropathy and hyperthyroid patients in mind, and this lunch-time treat is no different. Tuna contains no carbohydrates and lots of omega-3 fatty acids. These help to regulate blood sugar levels and reduce nerve complications, making this one of the best recipes for neuropathy patients. The simple tuna sandwich recipe is perfect as part of a larger lunch, or on its own. Finally, substituting unhealthy white bread for a fresh slice of bell pepper gives this tuna sandwich recipe an interesting and healthy twist. Let us know what you think! 

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients
  • 1 bell Pepper (cut in half)
  • 195 g can of tuna
  • 1 egg
  • salt
Instructions
  1. Boil egg for 5-6 minutes or until desired firmness has been reached.

  2. Cool egg, peel and cut in half.

  3. Place tuna on the bottom of the bell pepper half or gluten free bread and place egg half on top.

  4. Add salt if desired to serve.

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