Tuna Sweet Potato Jackets Food

TUNA SWEET POTATO JACKETS

Steps:

• Scrub the sweet potatoes and prick all over with a fork. Place on a microwaveable plate and cook on High for 18-20 mins, or until tender. Split in half and place each one, cut-side up, on a serving plate.
• Flake the drained tuna with a fork and divide between the sweet potatoes. Top with the red onion and chilli, then squeeze over the lime juice. Top with a dollop of yogurt and scatter over the coriander, to serve.

TUNA AND SWEETCORN JACKET POTATO WITH GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potato (with skin) in microwave for approx 10 minutes or until done (depending on size of potato).
• Meanwhile put sweetcorn and sugar in saucepan and bring to boil.
• Once boiled simmer for a few minutes;drain.
• Mix the tuna and mayonnaise together.
• Add the sweetcorn and mix some more.
• When potato is cooked, cut with knife through the middle ¾ of the way (do not cut in half) and again the opposite direction making a cross pattern.
• Open slightly and place butter inside potato allowing to melt.
• Sprinkle a little salt over the potato.
• Spread tuna mix over and serve with a green salad.

BAKED POTATO BLACK BEAN AND TUNA JACKETS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees.
• Scrub potatoes and prick all over with a fork for even cooking.
• cook 1 to 1/2 hours until easily skewered.
• Mix drained tuna with beans.
• Add chopped parsley and squeeze of lemon juice.
• Cut open top of potato and spoon out half of potato into bowl with tuna and bean mixture.
• Spoon back into potato and top with olive oil and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

TUNA & SWEET POTATO CAKES

Steps:

• Cook the sweet potato in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 7-8 minutes or until tender. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Use a potato masher or fork to mash the sweet potato until coarsely mashed. Add the tuna, egg and breadcrumbs, and stir until well combined. Season with pepper. Divide the tuna mixture into 8 equal portions. Use wet hands to shape portions into 8cm patties.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until golden brown. Remove from heat. Divide among serving plates and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with bread rolls.