Its my low-effort secret to a protein-packed meal.

That’s why I’ve fallen head over heels for ALDI’s Northern Catch tuna pouches.

It’s no secret that I lovetunaand quick, grab-and-goprotein sources.

Outside view of an ALDI store

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And these little 85-cent pouches check off all of those boxes.

What’s not to love?

But since having two children (number two rocked me!

Three pouches of Northern Catch tuna on an illustrated background

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), this phase of life has forced me to re-prioritize how I spend my time.

Theyre also sustainably sourced and MSC-certified.

I love that theyre sustainably sourced and MSC-certified.

For family dinners,linguinewith capers orarugulawould be fantastic with a couple of packs tossed into them.

At just 85 cents, the tuna pouches feel surprisingly underpriced for the value they provide.

I have a feeling they won’t last long.

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