Tuna Pâté
Quick,easy and totally budget friendly, this tuna pâté is ready in minutes and perfect for a casual lunch or elegant starter.
Equipment
- 4 ramekins or small bowls for serving - optional
- Mixing bowl
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
- kitchen towel
Ingredients
- 290 g canned tuna in brine 2 x 145g (204 g drained weight)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon capers optional extra for garnish
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 80 g cream cheese
- 2 spring onions
Instructions
- Drain the capers on kitchen paper to reduce excess moisture, then chop finely.
- Wash the spring onions, trim the ends, cut into quarters lengthways and finely chop.
- Drain the tuna and tip into a mixing bowl. Use a fork to mash the tuna into small shreds.
- Add the cream cheese, lemon juice, black pepper and chopped capers and spring onions to the bowl. Mix well and check the seasoning.
- Ideally, chill for 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with some lemon pieces and a few capers.
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 176mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 372IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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