Cider mussels with leeks & crusty bread
A big pot of mussels steamed in cider with leeks and a spoon of creme fraiche.
Tuna-stuffed beef tomatoes with basil crumbs
Big August tomatoes filled with a tuna, white bean and caper mix under crisp crumbs.
Ingredients
Servings 2
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Method
- Step 1
Slice the tomato tops; scoop the centres into a sieve.
- Step 2
Mix tuna, beans, capers, garlic, half the oil and the drained tomato flesh.
- Step 3
Fill the tomatoes; top with crumbs, zest and remaining oil.
- Step 4
Bake at 190C fan for 25 minutes until golden. Serve with salad and basil.
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Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 380 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24g |
| Carbohydrates | 34g |
| – of which sugars | 10g |
| Fibre | 9g |
| Fat | 17g |
| – of which saturates | 2.5g |
| – of which omega-3 | 0.4g |
| Calcium | 110mg |
| Iron | 3.4mg |
| Salt | 0.9g |
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