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!
Whether it's breakfast, a quick lunch, or a snack for the littles, these waffles are always a hit! - Dana
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!
