Spicy Tuna Mornay Recipe

Name: Spicy Tuna Mornay
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 1 medium red capsicum, chopped; 425 g canned tuna (in springwater or olive oil); 1 teaspoon crushed bottled chili pepper; 2 teaspoons crushed bottled garlic; 2 -3 tablespoons good quality olive oil; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1/4 cup celery, finely diced; 2 small carrots, grated; 1 leek, finely sliced (optional); White Sauce; 4 cups milk; 200 g butter; 8 -9 tablespoons plain flour; 3/4 cup cheese, grated; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

Filling
1 medium red capsicum, chopped
425 g canned tuna (in springwater or olive oil)
1 teaspoon crushed bottled chili pepper
2 teaspoons crushed bottled garlic
2 -3 tablespoons good quality olive oil
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup celery, finely diced
2 small carrots, grated
1 leek, finely sliced (optional)
White Sauce
4 cups milk
200 g butter
8 -9 tablespoons plain flour
3/4 cup cheese, grated
salt and pepper

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["Filling:", "Heat oil in pan and fry garli & chilli and leek if using until translucent. Reduce heat slightly and add tuna and half of juices. Add vegies and cook gently for about 5 minutes.", "Remove from heat and set aside.", "White Sauce:", "Heat butter saucepan until melted. Mix in flour stirring with a wooden spoon to form a ""roux"". Do not brown.", "Remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk until smooth.", "Return to heat. Cook, stirring constantly until sauce boils and thickens. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.", "Stir in cheese and filling mixture. Allow to simmer, stirring constantly.", "Serve with pasta or on toast."]

1929

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

174

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling, 1 medium red capsicum, chopped, 425 g canned tuna (in springwater or olive oil), 1 teaspoon crushed bottled chili pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Tuna Mornay falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Tuna Mornay

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