Tuna and Sweetcorn Jacket Potato With Green Salad

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Delicious Tuna and Sweetcorn Jacket Potato with Green Salad Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

400

Sugar

Fat

18g

This Tuna and Sweetcorn Jacket Potato with Green Salad Recipe is a great way to enjoy a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. The combination of the creamy tuna and the crispy potato skin with the side greens offer an excellent meal option. Tuna is a popular seafood that is rich in nutrients, especially protein, and can be a perfect addition to any meal. Sweetcorn is a great vegetable option to include in a recipe since it contains Vitamin B1, fiber, and is a good source of energy. Potatoes are an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, which makes them a great addition to any healthy diet.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 200°C
2.	Clean and pat dry potatoes, poke holes in them with a fork then rub them with butter and sprinkle salt all over them.
3.	Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, bake for about 50-60 minutes or until the skin is crispy.
4.	In a bowl, mix drained tuna, sweetcorn, mayonnaise, salt and sugar together.
5.	Once the potatoes are ready, cut a slit in the top lengthwise with a knife and press the edges to open it up. Fill each potato with the tuna mixture.
6.	Serve with green salad on the side. Enjoy!

PROS

Tuna and sweetcorn are very nutritious and high in protein, this recipe is simple and easy to make.

CONS

Mayonnaise could be a concern for those watching their calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is packed full of healthy proteins, the tuna and sweetcorn provide omega-3 fatty acids which are essential nutrients responsible for many functions in the body such as brain and heart health. Potatoes are a good source of vitamins and minerals and also contain a resistant starch that helps to support gut health.

	1 can tuna , drained
	1/4 cup frozen sweetcorn
	2 tablespoons Hellmann 's mayonnaise
	1/8 teaspoon salt
	1/4 teaspoon sugar
	1/2 teaspoon butter or 1/2 teaspoon margarine
	1 large potato