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Tuna is rich in vitamin B6, which can help the body to produce more melatonin. Tuna is also rich in magnesium, which can aid troubled sleep and insomnia. Combined with potatoes (which are a good source of complex carbs) and low-fat yogurt (a good source of calcium and a low fat alternative to mayo), you've found yourself a very filling, yet small meal.
Ingredients (served 4):
2 cans drained 5-6 oz light tuna
4 medium russet potatoes, cleaned thoroughly
2 scallions, chopped
1 plum tomato, finely chopped
3/4 cup low fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp fresh basil
salt and pepper, to taste
Use a fork to pierce your potatoes and microwave them for 20 mins until soft. Flip them once or twice to cook evenly.
Meanwhile, combine tuna, yogurt, basil, scallions, , salt and pepper in a large bowl.
Once potatoes are cooked and cooled, cut of the top third from each potato and scoop out the insides. mixed the scooped potato with the tuna. mash the tuna-potato mixture with a fork.
Divide the tuna-potato mixture evenly among the potato shells from earlier. Top if with cheese and let it microwave again for 2-4 minutes until cheese is melted.
Garnish with remaining scallions, basil and tomato.
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Calories---------306 kcal Fiber-------------3.38 g
Carbs------------41.8 g Calcium---------108.1 mg
Protein----------30.7 g Iron--------------3.03 mg
Fat----------------1.73 g