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Tuna and Pea Hot Dish with Crispy Onions

45 min Serves 4 ~528 kcal/serving ~£6.20 (£1.55/serving) Pescatarian

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Ingredients

  • 400 g tinned tuna in spring water, drained
  • 200 g frozen peas
  • 20 g plain flour
  • 300 ml whole milk
  • 20 g butter
  • 80 g grated cheddar cheese
  • 400 g frozen potato gems (tater tots)
  • 1 onion, diced

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
528 kcal
Protein
38.2 g
Carbohydrate
34.9 g
of which sugars
7.6 g
Fat
25.3 g
of which saturates
10.3 g
Fibre
5.1 g
Salt
2.17 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 200C (180C fan, gas 6).

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a pan and soften the onion for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the plain flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in the whole milk until smooth. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.

  4. 4

    Stir in the tuna, frozen peas and half the grated cheddar cheese, then tip into a baking dish.

  5. 5

    Arrange the frozen potato gems over the top and scatter with the remaining cheddar.

  6. 6

    Bake for 25-30 minutes until the potato gems are golden and crisp.

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