Tuna Falafels
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Kid-Friendly Tuna Cheddar Crescent Rolls
Serves4
Prep Time10 min
cook Time
15 min
Time to Table25 min
Looking for one of the most requested lunches for kids? These tuna-stuffed crescent rolls are so easy your little ones can help you make them. Just fill, roll up, and pop in the oven, then enjoy some warm buttery bites!
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Ingredients
CRESCENT ROLLS:
1 can (170g) CLOVER LEAF® Chunk Light Skipjack Tuna in Water, drained
8 (1 tube) Crescent rolls, reduced fat, refrigerated
½ cup Cheddar cheese, low fat, shredded
1 rib Celery, small chopped
LUNCH BOX accompaniments (optional):
1 cup Broccoli florets
1 cup Carrots, sliced into large coins
4 tbsp Ranch dressing
Fruit
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PREP INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix tuna with cheese and celery.
- Unroll the dough and separate into triangles.
- Divide tuna mixture into 8 servings and place mixture on the shortest side covering about 2/3rd of each triangle.
- Roll up the triangle, starting at the shortest side and work your way to the opposite point.
- Place the rolls on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 11-13 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool completely before serving or storing.
TIP: Lunch Box –
- Bring a small pot of water to a simmer. Add broccoli and carrots to water and cook 3-4 minutes.
- Strain and rinse with cool water then let cool completely.
- In a lunch box, serve 2 tuna rolls with ¼ cup broccoli, ¼ cup carrots and ranch dressing.
- Don’t forget the fruit!
nutrition
| Amount per serving |
% Daily Value |
|
|---|---|---|
| 2 CRESCENT ROLLS: | ||
| Calories | 260 | |
| Fat | 11 g | 15% |
| Saturated Fats | 0.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Saturated + Trans | 3% | |
| Carbohydrate | 25 g | |
| Fibre | 0 g | |
| Sugar | 6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 15 g | |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | |
| Sodium | 630 mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 100 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
