Tuna bake

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 4 slices brown or whole-wheat bread
• 1 cup (250 ml) low-fat or fat-free milk
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2 x 170 g tins tuna in brine,drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, seeds removed and chopped
• ½ tsp (2,5 ml) salt
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh parsley
• lemon juice and black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp (5 ml) paprika or to taste
• ¼ cup (60 ml) grated Cheddar cheese, prefer-ably reduced fat

Process:

1. Preheat oven to 180 °C.
2. Soak bread in milk until soft and mash with a fork.
3. Mix bread and milk with eggs, tuna, onion, green pepper and salt.
4. Season with parsley, lemon juice, pepper and half the paprika.
5. Spoon into an oven dish and sprinkle with cheese and remaining paprika.
6. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked.
7. Serve immediately with a salad.