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Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal393
  • fat12g
  • saturates4g
  • carbs55g
  • sugars23g
  • fibre9g
  • protein11g
  • salt0.8g
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Pierce the potatoes a few times, then bake for 40 mins, or until really soft. Alternatively, microwave on High for 7 mins.

  • step 2

    Mix the beans, pesto, cream cheese, tuna, red onion, lemon zest and some seasoning. Split the baked potatoes and stuff with the tuna filling. Top with the pine nuts and basil leaves.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, November 2018

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A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.24 ratings

Beccas2908

question

If I upped the recipe to serve four would I be able to freeze two portions of the topping ?

saschlet

This made a tasty lunch. I don't love large amounts of raw red onion so I used some spring onions instead. Didn't bother with pine nuts or basil and it really was a nice and filling lunch. I also used Belazu pea and mint pesto and this worked well. For a change, I'd try smoked paprika or harissa…

nicolajanebarnham

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Can anyone tell me if heating the beans and onions would ruin the flavour? I am so excited to try but I'd like to try a warm filling too

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goodfoodteam

Hi, thanks for your question. The filling is best cold but if you want to heat it up then you can certainly try it. Just make sure to use full fat cream cheese as the light/low fat varieties don't heat well. Alternatively, heat the beans, pesto, tuna and red onion first and then stir in the lemon…

wpsychs

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Really easy and tasty, perfect light supper.

pinkkann

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

This recipe was really good. I made it for a 5:2 meal but would happily eat at any time. Very filling and luxurious tasting despite not adding the pine nuts.

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