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Tuna and cheese-filled tomatoes
An economical recipe to make - ideal for midday meals or as a light snack.
What you need
- 6 firm large tomatoes
- 200 g canned tuna in brine
- 100 g mature cheddar cheese, finely grated
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 150 g natural yogurt
- 2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- freshly ground black pepper
Method
Cut tomatoes in half horizontally. Remove pips.
Drain tuna. Mash in a bowl. Mix in remaining ingredients.
Use tuna mixture to fill the tomato halves.
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Preparation 10 minutes Total 10 minutes -
Energy 159 kcal/serving Fat 2.78 g/serving Carbohydrates 58.94 g/serving Glycaemic Index 4 Glycaemic Load 0.40 
Serving suggestion
Serve on a round of toast. Garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley or chervil.
Cook's tip
Sticks of celery can also be filled with the tuna mixture.
| Per portion | Per 100g | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kj) | 669 | 258 | 10475 | 8350 |
| Energy (kcal) | 159 | 61.7 | 2500 | 2000 |
| Protein (g) | 15.1 | 5.82 | ||
| Carbohydrate (g) | 10.00 | 3.86 | 345 | 275 |
| Fat (g) | 7.21 | 2.78 | 95 | 70 |
| Fat (saturated) (g) | 4.20 | 1.62 | ||
| Fibre (g) | 2.02 | 0.78 | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 244 | 94.3 | ||
| Salt (equivalent) (g) | 0.61 | 0.24 | 7 | 5 |
| Per Portion | Per 100g | RDA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (µg) | 174 | 67.4 | 800 |
| Vitamin B-12 (µg) | 1.23 | 0.47 | 1 |
| Vitamin B-6 (mg) | 0.28 | 0.11 | 2 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 48.8 | 18.8 | 60 |
| Vitamin D (µg) | 2.67 | 1.03 | 266 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 0.96 | 0.37 | 10 |
| Zinc (mg) | 1.09 | 0.42 | 15 |
| Calcium (mg) | 163 | 63.2 | 800 |
| Folate (mcg) | 34.4 | 13.3 | 200 |
| Iron (mg) | 1.48 | 0.57 | 14 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 36.9 | 14.2 | 300 |
| Niacin (mg) | 5.61 | 2.16 | 18 |
| Pantothenic acid (mg) | 0.69 | 0.27 | 6 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.21 | 0.08 | 1.6 |
| Phosphorous (mg) | 207 | 80.1 | 800 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.13 | 0.05 | 1.4 |
This recipe is:
- Low in fat
Demi-veg
Corn-free
Egg free
Gluten free
Peanut free
Shellfish free
Wheat free
What the text colours mean:
- Low in fat
- High in fibre
- Rich source
- Known source
This recipe is estimated to provide the nutritional content shown alongside.
The following ingredients were not included in the calculations because their contribution to nutrition is negligible black pepper or unavailable
IMPORTANT: You should consult a doctor before making any significant dietary changes. The information presented here or made available through this website is intended as a guide to help you plan a healthy diet. It is not intended to replace or substitute for the services of trained health professionals.
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