Tuna bean bake - wheat free recipe

dietary information:

wheat free yes
gluten free yes
nut free yes
dairy free no
vegetarian no
vegan no
Wheat free Tuna bean bake

serves 2 - 4

300 ml milk (semi-skimmed, skimmed, goats or soya will substitute)
1 tbsp cornflour
20 black olives, stoned & halved
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
400 g cannellini beans, canned, drained
75 g goats cheddar (or mature cheddar)
200 g tuna, canned in spring water, drained
2 large tomatoes, sliced thickly
50 g tortilla chips, crushed
freshly ground black pepper

preheat oven: 200°C, 400°F, Gas 6

1. Put the milk and cornflour into a saucepan and heat gently, stirring continuously until it thickens.
2. Stir in the olives, parsley, cannellini beans, freshly ground black pepper and approximately 2/3 of the cheese.
3. Gently mix in the tuna.
4. Transfer the mixture into a shallow ovenproof dish.
5. Arrange the tomato slices on the top, around the edge of the dish.
6. Mix the remaining cheese with the crushed tortilla chips, and sprinkle over the top.
7. Bake in the oven for 25 - 30 minutes until the top is golden, serve immediately.
This is real winter comfort food served with a baked potato, alternatively ideal as a light lunch with a crisp green salad.


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Last Updated: 2-May-2006