Tuna and Potato 'meatloaf'

Submitted by Wild Thyme Flour

"A tuna loaf flavoured with anchovies, black olives, parmesan and thyme."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 1 loaf
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 medium potatoes
• 1 small tomatoes (chopped finely)
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 250 g tuna in vegetable oil
• 30 g parmesan cheese (grated)
• 3 anchovy fillets
• 1 tablespoon capers (in vinegar)
• 12 black olives (remove stone)
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon thyme (chopped)
• breadcrumbs

directions

1. Boil potatoes, peel and mash roughly with a fork.
2. Add the capers, chopped anchovies, onions, herbs and the chopped olives.
3. Drain the tuna from the oil, chop and add to the potatoes. Mix in the parmesan cheese, flour and 1 tbsp breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Mix in 2 eggs,( you need the other later) and using a wooden spoon mix until combined.
5. Using your hands shape into a thick cylinder, now gently roll in the last egg, then sprinkle on breadcrumbs to coat.
6. Bake in a baking dish lined with baking paper, in a pre-heated oven 180 degrees celcius for half an hour. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.