One pan tuna meatballs recipe with peppers and beans

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One pan tuna meatballs recipe with peppers and beans

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Golden, crispy-edged tuna ‘meatballs’ bring a fresh twist to this vibrant summer stew recipe. They’re simmered with sweet peppers, creamy cannellini beans and a rich tomato and herb base. Light, colourful and packed with sunshine flavours, this is the kind of fuss-free dinner that’s sure to hit the spot on a warm evening. This dish can be frozen for up to 3 months – defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat in a covered saucepan until piping hot throughout.
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Golden, crispy-edged tuna ‘meatballs’ bring a fresh twist to this vibrant summer stew recipe. They’re simmered with sweet peppers, creamy cannellini beans and a rich tomato and herb base. Light, colourful and packed with sunshine flavours, this is the kind of fuss-free dinner that’s sure to hit the spot on a warm evening. This dish can be frozen for up to 3 months – defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat in a covered saucepan until piping hot throughout.
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Flo Bischoff – M&S Recipes Team
Flo joined M&S Recipes in September 2024, bringing nearly 10 years' experience as a chef, food writer and recipe developer. She creates reliable, craveable recipes for every day.

30MIN

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Ingredients

Servings
4
50 g
M&S panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp
M&S Remarksable Value whole milk
2 tins
(160 g each)
M&S Remarksable Value tuna chunks in sunflower oil, drained
25 g
M&S fresh basil, leaves picked, finely chopped
1
M&S Remarksable Value free-range mixed size egg, beaten
2
M&S mixed peppers, diced
100 g
M&S everything tomato, garlic and herb paste
2 jars
(430 g each)
M&S cannellini beans in water, drained
1
M&S Remarksable Value vegetable stock pot
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step 1
Put the breadcrumbs (50 g) and M&S Remarksable Value whole milk (2 tbsp) in a bowl and scrunch together to soften. Add the tuna (2 tins), half of the chopped basil (12.5 g) and the egg (1), then mix until it holds together. Scrunch the mixture together and shape into 12 meatballs.
step 2
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat with a glug of oil. Add the meatballs and cook for around 2 minutes on each side, until golden. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
step 3
Add another glug of oil to the pan, then add the peppers (2). Cook for 2-3 minutes until starting to soften, then stir in the tomato and herb paste (100 g) and cook for 1 minute.
step 4
Add one jar of cannellini beans (2 jars) with their liquid, then drain and add the second jar. Stir in the stock pot (1) and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes.
step 5
Return the meatballs to the pan, nestling them into the sauce, and simmer for a further 5 minutes, until heated through.
step 6
Serve the stew in bowls with the remaining basil (12.5 g) scattered on top.
step 6 Serve the stew in bowls with the remaining basil (12.5 g) scattered on top.

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