Easy Tuna Orange Stir Fry

Brighten up your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Easy Tuna Orange Stir Fry! Combining tender chunks of protein-packed canned tuna with a medley of crisp sautéed vegetables like red bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots, this stir fry is brought to life with a tangy homemade orange sauce infused with soy sauce, honey, and a hint of fresh ginger. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a healthy, quick one-skillet dish perfect for busy nights. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this recipe is a delightful balance of sweet and savory, and it pairs beautifully with rice or noodles for a complete, zesty meal your family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna in water
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large carrots, julienned
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and julienned carrots. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 6

Pour the orange sauce from the bowl into the skillet and stir well to coat the vegetables.

Step 7

Add the drained tuna to the skillet, breaking it into chunks as you mix it with the vegetables and sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the tuna is warmed through.

Step 8

Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top before serving.

Step 9

Serve immediately over rice or noodles, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1133.9 grams (1133.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	954

Total Fat 33.70g	43%
Saturated Fat 5.40g	27%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 90mg	30%
Sodium 1963mg	85%
Total Carbohydrate 78.40g	29%
Dietary Fiber 16.70g	60%
Total Sugars 45.20g
Protein 89.90g	180%

Vitamin D 117IU	585%
Calcium 345mg	27%
Iron 9mg	50%
Potassium 2248mg	48%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.1%

Protein: 36.8%

Carbs: 32.1%