Ingredients
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5-6 medium potatoes in the skin
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½ tsp (2.5ml) salt
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3 tomatoes
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1 onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
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1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
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4 baby marrows, chopped
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2 x 170g tins tuna in brine, drained
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5 tbsp (75ml) mayonnaise, preferably reduced fat
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3 tbsp (45ml) low-fat or fat-free milk
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2 tbsp (30ml) chopped fresh parsley
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1 tsp (5ml) paprika or to taste
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2 tsp (10ml) Worcester sauce
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Lemon juice and black pepper to taste
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4 spinach leaves, cut into thick strips
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¼ cup (60ml) grated Cheddar cheese, preferably reduced fat
Method
Preheat oven to 180°C. Boil potatoes in water with the salt, until cooked.
Peel and mash 2 of the potatoes.
Chop 1 tomato and mix with the mashed potato.
Add onion, garlic, celery, baby marrows, tuna, mayo and milk.
Season with parsley, paprika, Worcester sauce, lemon juice and pepper.
Spoon into an oven dish and layer the spinach on top.
Slice the rest of the potatoes and tomatoes into thin slices and pack on top.
Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 30 minutes or until the veggies are golden on top.
Tip:
Use 300g left-over white fish or chicken instead of the tuna.
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Recipe by Michael Smith