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Spicy Thai Tuna Wraps with Peanut Sauce

Sep 12, 2017 · 27 Comments

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bumble Bee® Seasoned Tuna Pouch with Spoon.

Whether you’re on the go or looking for something simple and satisfying, these Spicy Thai Tuna Wraps are sure to hit the spot!

Whether you're on the go or looking for something simple and satisfying, these Spicy Thai Tuna Wraps are sure to hit the spot!

Whether you're on the go or looking for something simple and satisfying, these Spicy Thai Tuna Wraps are sure to hit the spot!

In perusing my social media feed this morning, I happened upon a certain ‘meme’ in which a person asks herself “Why do I feel so tired?” and her body responds “Because coffee isn’t a meal.” Yes, I cringed and tried to deny any empathy-by-way-of-experience.

“But why do I feel so run down all the time?” she asks.

“Because you need more vegetables.”

“But why don’t I have any energy?”

“Because you need more sleep.”

“So you’re saying there’s no hope?”

The moral of the story is, well, that eating and living in ways that make sense actually make one ‘feel good.’ Imagine that.

Now, being who and what I am, working ‘with’ and ‘about’ food on a daily basis, the idea of ‘eating well’ would seem to be a given, right? Of course not. Nothing is ever that simple.

Whether you're on the go or looking for something simple and satisfying, these Spicy Thai Tuna Wraps are sure to hit the spot!

I’ve spoken here on Living the Gourmet quite a few times about how difficult it can be to resist the temptation for ‘quick bites,’ or to substitute meals with what would otherwise be considered less-than-healthy snacks, or how tempting a busy life can make the prospect of skipping meals like breakfast or lunch in favor of one’s ‘thoroughly modern schedule’ while getting by on the fuel of yet another coffee.

If I may Wax Post-Modernist for a moment – it is an ongoing and ever evolving challenge birthed from the constant flux of life, and as such there is no single ‘silver bullet’ or ‘cure all’ for these lines of gastronomic temptation. Instead, far more often than not, eating well happens in a manner directly proportional to how convenient or practical it happens to be.

So where does that leave us?

Whether you're on the go or looking for something simple and satisfying, these Spicy Thai Tuna Wraps are sure to hit the spot!

To give an example, let’s say it’s midday and you’re going from your work to lunch. Within the spare minutes that you have, you want something that’s bold of flavor, but also healthy, and of course, it simply needs to be convenient. These three things, naturally, are difficult to find in a single package – especially ones that are also reasonably priced.

However, I was recently introduced to a product that fulfills all three criteria – Bumble Bee® Seasoned Tuna Pouch with Spoon, which, as the name suggests, comes with a convenient spoon included. Aside from being a good source of lean protein, they are also extremely convenient and are ready for wherever life takes you.

Now, aside from being delicious on their own, they’re also great fillers either for sandwiches or for wraps – which is where today’s recipe comes in.

Whether you're on the go or looking for something simple and satisfying, these Spicy Thai Tuna Wraps are sure to hit the spot!

To start things off, we begin by preparing a Peanut Sauce. We simply combine in a food processor creamy peanut butter, a dash of red pepper flakes, garlic, fresh parsley, fresh ginger, and a jalapeno, either with seeds or without depending on how spicy you want the sauce – in this case seeds equal heat. To this we add soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh lime juice and honey, and then process until the mixture is thoroughly combined.

Whether you're on the go or looking for something simple and satisfying, these Spicy Thai Tuna Wraps are sure to hit the spot!

After that’s done, it’s time to assemble the wraps. We start off with thinly sliced red bell peppers, thinly sliced cabbage, and an English cucumber sliced into ‘matchsticks’ as shown below. Now, for this particular recipe store bought flatbreads work just fine, however, if you’re a purist, you can always follow my recipe for homemade flatbreads – and let’s be honest, the fresher the better!

Then simply lay out a flatbread, begin with a layer of cabbage topped by the peppers, the cucumbers, and then the Bumble Bee® Seasoned Tuna Pouch followed by a dusting of freshly chopped parsley. Then simply roll the wrap and serve with the peanut sauce on the side and you’re done.

Whether you're on the go or looking for something simple and satisfying, these Spicy Thai Tuna Wraps are sure to hit the spot!

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Ingredients

    For Peanut Sauce:
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1-inch piece of fresh ginger – sliced thin
  • 1 jalapeno – with or without seeds depending on whether how much heat you would like in the sauce
  • 3 tbs. soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • ¼ cup honey
  • Juice of 1½ fresh limes
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • For Wraps:
  • Bumble Bee® Seasoned Tuna Pouch - Spicy Thai Chili
  • English cucumber – sliced into matchsticks
  • Red bell pepper – sliced thin
  • Fresh cabbage – sliced thin
  • Flatbreads

Instructions

    For Peanut Sauce:
  1. Combine all the above ingredients in a food processor and process to desired consistency.
  2. Assembly for the Wraps:
  3. Place the tuna down the middle of the wrap, followed by red pepper strips, fresh sliced cabbage and finally the cucumber strips.
  4. Roll the wrap tight and serve.
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Whether you're on the go or looking for something simple and satisfying, these Spicy Thai Tuna Wraps are sure to hit the spot!

And just like that, you’ve combined convenience, flavor, and wellness all into a single package and recipe that couldn’t be easier. Who’s better than you?

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bumble Bee® Seasoned Tuna Pouch with Spoon.

Enjoy with Love!

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  1. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    13/09/2017 at 5:29 am

    Such a delicious treat! I love that peanut sauce.
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  2. Big Daddy Dave says

    13/09/2017 at 1:43 pm

    Catherine, Since my wife loves wraps and we both love tuna, this looks like a great lite meal...minus the bell peppers though. Like the spice too! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
    Reply
  3. Liz says

    13/09/2017 at 2:58 pm

    This is definitely my kind of lunch! I need to put these tuna packs on my shopping list!!
    Reply
  4. Claudia says

    14/09/2017 at 11:49 am

    What a great recipe I can't wait to try
    Reply
  5. Meliann says

    14/09/2017 at 8:35 pm

    They look absolutely YUMMY! Although I'm half Thai, I have never tried Thai tuna wraps before. I'm definitely going to give this a try! :-) :-) :-)
    Reply
  6. Lizzie says

    14/09/2017 at 9:22 pm

    These look great! We eat a lot of wraps at the weekend on days out as we don't have to find somewhere to sit down. And that peanut sauce sounds so yummy and so simple. We're having fish with satay sauce tomorrow at my preschooler's request.
    Reply
  7. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    14/09/2017 at 9:25 pm

    I love this idea and I'm a huge fan of peanut sauce. I could put that on everything. What a great idea to use tuna!
    Reply
  8. Mica | Let's Taco Bout It Blog says

    14/09/2017 at 10:38 pm

    I gotta say, I'm not a huge fan of tuna. Not one bit. BUT I love the color of this recipe and I'm loving that peanut sauce. Interesting that you added the jalapeño to it. Love a little kick to my sauces. I'm willing to try it and I think I'll like it!! I'm always on the hunt for recipes to make when short on time and short on sleep!
    Reply
  9. Diana says

    15/09/2017 at 10:23 am

    The wraps look so delicious. Love the idea of the peanut sauce, will have to try this.
    Reply
  10. Sabrina di Delizie & Confidenze says

    15/09/2017 at 10:33 am

    Hi, I love your blog, I love all your recipes, wonderful! And this recipe really wins me: I love that peanut sauce! It's a real pleasure for me to have found you! Kiss Sabrina www.delizieeconfidenze.com
    Reply
  11. Chiara says

    18/09/2017 at 5:35 am

    I love wraps, thanks for sharing this delicious recipe !A warm hug, xoxo
    Reply
  12. jen says

    23/10/2017 at 8:17 pm

    Looks like a good and easy lunch idea - especially with the peanut sauce. I agree that making things from scratch is always better, but prepared foods certainly have their place. I could see eating this for lunch or a quick snack.
    Reply
  13. Angela says

    24/10/2017 at 12:19 am

    Well this certainly makes lunch time way easier and super tasty! Thanks so much for sharing, will definitely be picking some of these up!
    Reply
  14. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    24/10/2017 at 2:45 am

    Packaged tuna is such a great ingredient to work with. Hubby does like spicy foods, so this would be right up his alley. We love wraps for lunch and dinner....and this would work for both.
    Reply
  15. Adriana Lopez Martin says

    24/10/2017 at 5:31 am

    wow perfect bite didn't know Bumble Bee had a Thai tuna option on their product line, I must try it soon looks very tasty with all the garnishes and serving suggestion
    Reply
  16. Helene says

    24/10/2017 at 7:15 am

    I need to make wraps tody, you totally inspired me. Especially because you made a spicy Thai version, love the idea!
    Reply
  17. valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says

    24/10/2017 at 11:03 am

    That's a great way to use the individual packets, they're the perfect size for a lunch. These wraps sound very flavorful, a great way to liven up a boring lunchtime.
    Reply
  18. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

    24/10/2017 at 2:00 pm

    I enjoy eating flavored tuna pouches for lunch most days of the week. It's simple and quick. I've never thought to do anything with the tuna other than eat it straight from the pouch. This sounds like such a tasty recipe!
    Reply
  19. christine says

    24/10/2017 at 2:05 pm

    We love the flavors of a peanut sauce. Such a great addition to so many dishes.
    Reply
  20. Sara Welch says

    24/10/2017 at 5:05 pm

    Flavored tuna has long been my go-to for a quick lunch or even dinner . I like that they're healthy yet quick. It allows me to save a ton of time without compromising my health to do so.
    Reply
  21. Cindy Gordon says

    24/10/2017 at 5:19 pm

    Bumble Bee tuna used to be one of my favorite lunches back in the day. I no longer eat meat of any kind but still remember how convenient it was!
    Reply
  22. Veena Azmanov says

    24/10/2017 at 6:31 pm

    These wraps look so awesome. I love spicy tunas and that peanut butter sauce sounds so creamy. We make wraps often so I'm going to try this soon.
    Reply
  23. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

    24/10/2017 at 11:31 pm

    I am in love with the wrap and the peanut sauce. My boys live wrap and would eat any kind of wrap as long as I pair it with a good peanut sauce. I like your recipe for the sauce and would love to try it soon.
    Reply
  24. Carmen says

    25/10/2017 at 7:12 am

    These look delicious! Also, are we sure coffee isn't a meal?!?!
    Reply
  25. swathi says

    25/10/2017 at 6:02 pm

    Looks delicious love this simple kind of dishes as they are great on the go. I need to look for this spicy tuna pouches so that I can make your warp or even sushi.
    Reply
  26. Noel Lizotte says

    25/10/2017 at 11:17 pm

    What a great pick me up for lunch of afternoon snack! I'm guilty of feeding that emptiness with coffee or tea and then feeling .... ugh. I'm going to add these packets to my shopping list this weekend.
    Reply
  27. Kim says

    27/10/2017 at 4:56 pm

    I absolutely love these seasoned tuna pouches! Your recipe looks incredible too... can't wait to give it a try!
    Reply

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