Lenten Recipes for Aspiring Superbods

I’ve subjected myself to a very limited rice diet for two months now because I want to tone down my tummy for upcoming series of beach and resort trips. So far so good, I think I am successful!

Thanks to Century Tuna and nutritionist to the stars Nadine Tengco for coming up with delectable and filling Lent-friendly recipes fit for aspiring Superbods! I’ve been cooking some of the recipe they shared and I must say they taste good and so easy to prepare!

If you want to try them out, all you need is the original healthy meat, Century Tuna Flakes in Oil. Century Tuna contains Omega 3, which helps burn body fat, shrink abdominal fat cells and stop certain genes that trigger inflammation on belly fat, in addition to promoting a healthy heart.

This diet / dish is also part of the Superbods Diet, these recipes had been tried – and loved – by Century Tuna ambassadors Anne Curtis and John Lloyd Cruz, as well as Boys Night Out DJs Slick Rick, Tony Toni and Sam YG, who were tapped as 2014 Century Tuna Superbods celebrity challengers.

All five will reveal their Superbods – honed by the Superbods Diet and Workout Plan designed by Nadine and Coach Jim Saret for Century Tuna, respectively – this April 25 to 27 in the country’s ultimate summer destination, Boracay.

Here are Two of the recipe you can also try at home. Both are Lenten season friendly and yes friendly to the tummy!

CENTURY TUNA AVOCADO SALAD
Serves 2

Ingredients:

1 avocado
1 can CENTURY TUNA Lite Flakes in Veg Oil, drained
juice of ½ lemon
1 tsp olive oil
2 tbspc parsley
2 green onions, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, roasted, cored, de-seeded, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Cut avocado lengthwise and remove pit. Scoop out flesh and toss in a large bowl.
2. Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mash until smooth.
3. Stir in tuna flakes, parsley, green onions, and roasted red bell pepper. Mix well.
4. Divide into 2 portions.
5. Scoop tuna mixture into avocado halves. Serve immediately.

CENTURY TUNA SISIG RICE
Serves 3

Ingredients:
2 cans CENTURY TUNA Lite Hot and Spicy, drained
1/3 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon calamansi juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic,minced
1/2 teaspoon whole black pepper
1 bay leaf (laurel), crushed
Salt to taste

Procedure:
1. Bring to a boil tuna, pineapple juice, bay leaf and whole black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Drain and cool to room temperature.
2. Sauté’ garlic, onions, and ginger. Stir in the tuna.
3. Add vinegar and calamansi and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Break egg into tuna mix and stir until egg is completely cooked.
5. Leave to stand for a few minutes before serving to all flavours to infuse. Serve on top of “extended” rice.