Mashed potatoes recipe

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Hearty Tuna Scalloped Potato Recipe

Hearty Tuna Scalloped Potato Recipe
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Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour 15 mins
Serves: 8
Tuna is an unbelievably healthy food good for everybody. Its health benefits include blood pressure lowering, coronary heart disease prevention, and Alzheimer’s disease prevention. Tuna is an excellent source of protein, and while some vitamins and mineral losses occur during canned tuna processing, the protein nutritive values are not dramatically changed. It is also an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, protein, potassium, selenium, and vitamin B12. It’s a very good source of niacin and phosphorus as well. This tuna scalloped potato dish is a perfect everyday dish for those people who are concerned with their health and diet. While this recipe is completely healthy, it is incredibly delicious combined with potatoes as well. This is simply easy, yummy, and hearty. Try it!
Ingredients
  • 6 cups baking potatoes, peeled and sliced (930 g)
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard (60 ml)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60 g)
  • 3 1/2 cups milk (830 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (6 g)
  • 1/2 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup (120 ml)
  • 2 cans tuna, drained (6 oz)
  • 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onions (250 g)
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes; Drain. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine yellow mustard, flour, milk, salt and 1/2 cup of soup. Mix thoroughly and heat until thickened.
  3. Starting with the potatoes, arrange the potatoes, tuna and onions, in alternating layers in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Pour the mustard sauce all over the top.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour or until hot and bubbly.
  5. In a large deep pot, pour in salted water and boil; add the potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, or for about 10 minutes. Drain.
  6. Preheat oven to 300° Fahrenheit or 150° Celsius.
  7. In a medium-sized saucepan, mix in yellow mustard, flour, milk, salt and ½ cup of cream of mushroom soup. Stir thoroughly and simmer until thickened.
  8. In a 9×13 inch glass baking dish, starting with the potatoes, arrange the potatoes, tuna and onions in alternating layers. Pour the mustard sauce all over the top.
  9. Bake in the oven for 1 hour or until hot and bubbly.
  10. Remove from oven and let it cool.
  11. Serve warm enough and enjoy!

 

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Healthy Leek and Potato Soup Recipe

 

Healthy Leek and Potato Soup Recipe
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Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 35 mins
Total time: 50 mins
Serves: 4
Leeks have similar nutritional benefits as onions and garlic. They provide a good source of fiber, folic acid, vitamins B6 and C, manganese, and iron. Studies have shown that leeks, just as onions and garlic, can improve the immune system, lower bad cholesterol levels, and fight cancer. That is why this wonder-vegetable has been a good addition to delicacies such as soup. This leek and potato soup is a really healthy and enticing food that would surely surprise your children due to its delightfully mouthwatering taste. This would not only improve your health, but would give you a wonderful satisfaction as well.
Ingredients
  • 2 tsp canola oil (10 ml)
  • 2 medium shallots, minced
  • 3 medium leeks, sliced, white and light green parts only
  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces (450 g)
  • 1 cup fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth (225 ml)
  • 1 2/3 cups fat free milk (375 ml)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat; stir in the shallots, leeks and potatoes, and cook over low-medium heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and milk; simmer half covered over medium heat for 30 more minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  3. Move the vegetables and some of the liquid to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and even. Add more of the remaining liquid until desired consistency.
  4. Serve in individual bowls and season with black pepper and chopped chives or fresh parsley.
  5. Enjoy!


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