Ways With... Tinned Tuna

Petunjuk

Ceviche-inspired tuna salad

Serves 2

In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 a finely chopped red onion, a pinch of salt and pepper, the juice of 1 lime and 1 tsp olive Oil. Mix in 2 tbsp chopped coriander, I finely chopped green chilli, 213g tinned tuna (drained), 1 deseeded and chopped tomato and 3-4 drops of Tabasco. Add more salt and lime juice if needed. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Top with fresh sliced avocado and serve with crackers.

Tuna melt courgette boats

Serves 2

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6 and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Slice 2 courgettes in half lengthways and use a teaspoon to scoop out the centres. Brush the four halves with olive oil and roast for 15-20 minutes until just tender. In a bowl, mix together 213g tinned tuna, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1/4 chopped red onion, I tbsp fresh chopped dill, 1 tbsp olive oil and the juice of 1/2 a lemon. Turn the grill on to a high heat. Fill the courgette halves with the tuna mixture and top with grated Parmesan. Grill for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and crispy.

Sun-dried tomato and tuna penne

Serves 4

Cook 350g penne in boiling salted water accord'ng to the package directions, then drain and set aside. Heat I tbsp olive Oil in a pan over a medium-high heat. Add 2 crushed garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp chilli flakes and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in 400g tinned tuna, 12-16 chopped sun-dried tomatoes and the juice of 1/2 a lemon Season with salt and black pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes until the tornatoes are tender. Add the cooked pasta with 1 tbsp chopped parsley and a handful of grated Parmesan, tossing to coat. Divide between plates and scatter with extra Parmesan.

Sesame tuna patties

Makes 12-14

In the bowl of a food processor, combine 450g tinned tuna, 60g breadcrumbs, 2 peeled garlic cloves, 1 tbsp soy sauce, a 3cm piece of peeled ginger, I handful of fresh coriander, I roughly chopped red chilli and a pinch of salt. Whizz to combine thoroughly. Shape the mixture into small patties and chill for 30 minutes. Place 4 tbsp sesame seeds on a plate. Press both sides of the patties into the seeds. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a pan over a medium heat and cook In batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to kitchen paper to drain, then serve with sweet chilli sauce in pittas, over noodles or with salad

Simple tuna and mixed bean salad

Serves 4

In a large bowl, combine 2 x 400g tins of mixed beans, 340g tinned of tuna, 2 handfuls of halved cherry tomatoes, 8 chopped, pitted black olives, I chopped red chilli, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 2 chopped shallots and 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Drizzle 3 tbsp oil and 3 tbsp lemon juice over the salad and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and serve on a bed Of rocket with some crusty bread