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Editor’s note: With 2013 around the corner, I know many are searching for new recipes to add to their menu plans in the new year. A food I often overlook (and I think many do as well) is tuna fish. Over the next week, we’re going to be talking tuna fish – not only learning more about its health benefits, but also exploring new recipes to try at home!

When I say tuna, what is the first dish you think of? For most people that would be a tuna sandwich or a tuna casserole, but tuna (or atún in Spanish) has its place in Latin American dishes as well. A few of the many benefits to substituting tuna in place of other proteins are that it’s more affordable, contains Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and it’s lower in cholesterol and fat than white or red meat. Tuna is also incredibly versatile as you’ll see by the mouth watering Latino-inspired recipes I’ve rounded up below. Think tuna can’t have a bit of sabor Latino (Latin flavor)? Think again!

13 Latino-Inspired Tuna Recipes To Try Tonight!

• Mexican Tuna Burgers from La Cocina de Leslie
• Jalapeños Stuffed with Tuna from Sweet Life Bake
• Ceviche de Atún from iFoodTV
• Rene Ortiz’s Atún Tostadas Botana from The Latin Kitchen
• Mexican Tuna Salad from ¡Hola! Jalapeño
• Torticas de Atún from My Colombian Recipes
• Croquetas de Atún with Poblano Cream Sauce from Amy Hernandez on the Examiner.com
• Ensalada de Papa con Atún from My Colombian Recipes
• Tuna Empanadas from Kathleen is Cooking in Mexico
• Silvia’s Mexican Tuna Salad from Mama Latina Tips
• Savory Southwest Tuna Cakes from BumbleBee.com
• Tuna Tacos (pictured above) from BumbleBee.com
• Lemon Pepper Tuna Burritos from BumbleBee.com

Do you have a favorite Latino-inspired tuna dish? Share it in the comments!

Disclosure: modernmami is a member of the Bumble Bee Squad through Bumble Bee Foods.