Chef Scott’s Post-Workout Recipes

Mardy and I have spent a lot of time discussing the importance of eating properly in conjunction with an ongoing exercise regime. The best way to think about it is calories in, calories out – to maintain your weight, the number of calories that you consume should match the calories that you expend through exercise and physical activity. At least that’s the goal!

It’s also important to consume the right types of calories. Since we expend so many essential nutrients during physical activity, it’s important to replenish your body with things like lean proteins. That’s where I come in! I’ve created some post-workout recipes featuring tuna and salmon that will help to give your body the protein boost that it needs. Now I’m off to practice my tennis game, which is admittedly getting much better with the help of my buddy, Mardy, but I’m not going pro anytime soon!

Tuscan Tonno Pasta Salad
1 Single Serving
1 5-ounce can Bumble Bee® Prime Fillet® Tonno in Olive Oil, Lightly Drained
1 ripe Roma tomato, cut into 4 pieces
1 cup washed arugula, packed
½ cup cooked penne pasta
¼ cup sliced black olives
3 basil leaves, torn
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon shaved parmesan cheese to finish
Salt and pepper to season

1. Combine all ingredients except Parmesan cheese in a mixing bowl
2. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients
3. Place in a serving bowl and finish with the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper

Spinach and Egg White Fritter with Atlantic Salmon
1 Single Serving
1 5-ounce can Bumble Bee® Prime Fillet® Pink Atlantic Salmon Skinless & Boneless
Vegetable Spray
¾ cup egg whites
¼ cup cooked spinach, squeezed dry and rough chopped
4 fresh basil leaves, torn
2 tablespoons light cream cheese
Salt and pepper to season

• This is a baked egg dish. For best results use a non stick baking dish
• Pre heat the oven to 325 °F

1. Lightly spray a non stick baking dish with vegetable spray
2. Flake the Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Atlantic Salmon into a mixing bowl, then add all other ingredients except cream cheese
3. Lightly stir together and season with salt and pepper
4. Pour into the baking dish and drop small dollops of the cream cheese over the top
5. Bake until top is lightly browned and tooth pick comes clean when inserted in the center

April Farmers Market Tuna Chop Salad with Solid White Albacore
1 Single Serving
1 5-ounce Bumble Bee® Prime Fillet® Solid White Albacore in Water, drained
1/3 cup shredded carrot (can be done with a box grater)
1/3 cup green beans, cooked and chopped into ¼ inch sticks
1/3 cup fava beans, cooked and peeled
½ cup romaine hearts, torn
1/3 cup radishes, sliced
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
½ of a fresh lemon, for juice and zest
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to season

1. Combine all of the vegetables, Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Solid White Albacore and chives in a mixing bowl and toss together
2. Turn out onto a cutting board and chop all the mixing bowl ingredients together
3. Return mixture to the mixing bowl. Squeeze in lemon juice and add lemon zest. Add in olive oil and season with salt and pepper
4. Toss all ingredients thoroughly and serve

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