Community Spotlight: Dana Nario's Crispy Tuna Melt Waffles

At Winck, we believe great meals are born from creativity, love, and a touch of culinary magic. Enter Dana Nario—a mom and food innovator who's turning ordinary meals into extraordinary moments. This recipe checks all our boxes: kid-approved, quick to prepare, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

- 5 oz canned light tuna, drained
- 1/4 celery stick, minced
- Fresh Italian parsley, minced
- 1½ cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack recommended)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (or full-fat Greek yogurt)
- 1 tbsp sweet relish (or ½ tsp lemon juice)
- ¼ cup flour (chickpea flour works great!)
- ¼ tsp each of garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper

Pro Tip from Dana

Don't have sweet relish? A touch of lemon juice works wonderfully to balance the flavors!

Instructions

1. Drain the Tuna: Make sure to remove all excess water from the canned tuna.

2. Mix It Up: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.

3. Prepare Your Waffle Maker: Heat it up and grease with unsalted butter or oil spray.

4. Waffle Time: Scoop a heaping tablespoon of tuna mixture onto the waffle maker. Grill for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.

Cool and Serve!

Get to Know Dana

Dana is the creative mind behind @hellolittlefoodies_ on Instagram where she shares innovative, kid-friendly meal ideas. Her recipes are a celebration of cooking outside the box, transforming simple ingredients into meals that are nutritious and exciting. Follow her for more inspiration!