Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cans of tuna in water (around 200g each)
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (about 250g)
- 1 onion, chopped (about 100g)
- 2 carrots, chopped (about 150g)
- 2 potatoes, chopped (about 200g)
- 1/2 cup of peas (about 80g)
- 2 tbsp. of olive oil
- 1 tsp. of garlic powder
- 1 tsp. of dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of chicken broth or stock
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 40 minutes
- Total: 60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil and add the chopped onions. Sauté for a few minutes until softened.
- Add the chopped carrots and potatoes, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth or stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the peas and tuna, and season with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Meanwhile, unroll the puff pastry sheet onto a baking dish and cut into desired shapes or leave as is.
- Spoon the tuna mixture into the pastry dish.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden and puffed up.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming all ingredients are available in standard quantities)
Calories: Approx. 450 calories per serving (depending on the ingredients used)
Fat: Approx. 20g
Carbohydrates: Approx. 45g
Protein: Approx. 30g
(Note: Nutritional values may vary based on actual ingredient quantities used.)
Dish Characteristics:
- Tuna provides a rich and savory flavor to the pot pie.
- Puff pastry gives a crispy and flaky texture to the dish.
- The combination of vegetables and tuna makes it a hearty meal that is both comforting and satisfying.
- Easy to prepare on a weeknight for a quick and delicious meal.
User Comments:
- "This was so easy to make! The flavor was excellent, my family loved it."
- "The puff pastry was a great addition, gave it a nice crunchy top."
- "I added more vegetables for extra nutrition and it still came out great."
- "Tuna was a unique addition to pot pie, it really made it stand out."
- "A great way to use up leftover tuna from the fridge."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to drain the tuna well before adding it to the pot pie mixture to prevent the dish from being too wet.
- Puff pastry can be purchased frozen in most supermarkets and should be thawed before using.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
