Difficulty | Serves 4 | Book 1
Method
- Microwave onion in a little water on high for 5 minutes.
- Melt margarine in medium size saucepan, add flour, soup mix, stock powder mixing together well.
- Gradually beat in warmed milk using a whisk until sauce is made. Once boiled fold in tuna, onion and tarragon. Return to boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
NOTE: Serve with Basmati rice or noodles (for a lower carb count use glass noodles).
Not included in nutritional information below.
Variation: Add 1 cup canned cream corn and 1 cup frozen corn kernels or add 2 cups mushrooms sliced.
NOTE: An adapted version of this recipe is also in Cooking for 1 or 2 people
Suitable to be frozen for 2-3 weeks.
Dietitian's tip
Tuna is an excellent source of protein and essential fatty acids thus making it a cholesterol lowering food.