The Original Protein Tin
Protein is one of the biggest conversations in food right now. September is when it really starts to matter. Backpacks open, calendars fill up, and lunch needs to happen, fast. King Oscar has always been there as a quick source of protein. From those mornings that need to move to the weeknight dinner rush, there’s a tin for every moment of the day.
For a Speedy Make-Ahead Breakfast
Salmon is a classic pairing with eggs and perfect for the morning meal. Each tin of our Salmon in Olive Oil with Lemon has 17 grams of high-quality protein. Fold it into a frittata with earthy mushrooms, fresh spinach and creamy ricotta. Between the fish, eggs and cheese, two slices have 23 grams of protein. Prep it on a Sunday and enjoy warm, cold or at room temperature throughout the workweek. Have a few more minutes? Shake up your toast routine with Avocado Toast with Lemon Salmon and & Egg for about 20 grams of protein per serving.
For a Midday Protein Reset
Tuna is a protein overachiever with 28 grams of protein per tin. Not just a sandwich filling, our wild-caught Yellowfin Tuna belongs in your lunch rotation. Paired with hard-boiled eggs and cottage cheese, each serving of our High Protein Tuna Salad Spears has 23 grams of protein. Or take advantage of late-summer produce with a Provençal-inspired ratatouille with yellowfin tuna. It’s delicious warm or at room temperature, and makes the most of peak-season eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and sweet peppers. Paired with crusty bread and perhaps a cheeky wedge of brie (so French of you), you’ll enjoy 20 grams of protein per serving, deliciously.
Looking for more lunch inspiration? Check out our recent blog post on How to Build a Better Tin-Fish Based Lunch.
For an After-School Snack Upgrade
Power through the afternoon with protein. Add a tin of sardines (16 grams of protein) to your usual cheese-and-crackers snack to tide you over until dinner. Our Spicy Cracked Pepper Sardine Crostini makes good use of what you’ve got in the pantry and fridge with about 10 grams of protein per serving.
For Dinner On the Quick
Between homework, practice pick-ups and a shrinking dinner window, mackerel just makes sense. With 16 grams of protein per tin, our Sweet Thai Chili Mackerel Grain Bowl boasts an impressive 47 grams of protein per serving thanks to the addition of quinoa and edamame. In need of a bit of comfort? Try our 3-Cheese Lemon Mackerel Melt, a twist on the classic, for 25 grams of protein per serving.
