Budget Meals: Tuna potato jackets for kids

The best cheap meals are the ones you don’t know are budget – like these delicious tuna potato jackets for the whole family. When we think about cooking budget meals we prefer to think of saving money using meal planning, buying seasonal, getting creative with leftovers, buying in bulk and keeping a well stocked pantry. There’s no need to sacrifice your family’s health by scrimping on quality and nutrition.

Forget the pre-packaged food, affordable pantry basics that sit in your cupboard waiting to be transformed into something delicious is where it’s at. We love these budget friendly, tuna potato jackets, and the kids will really enjoy something new.

Fussy Eating Tip: Baked potato jackets are a popular and versatile meal with kids. Made with the right ingredients they are also very nutritious. High in protein and carbohydrates and low in saturated fat and salt our recipe is one to suit the whole family.

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Ingredients

• 4 desire potatoes (200g each)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 x 185g tin of tuna in springwater, drained
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
• juice of 1 lime
• 6 tbsp Greek yoghurt
• handful chopped coriander or parsley leaves (to garnish)
• feta cheese, to garnish (optional)

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Scrub the potatoes, rub with olive oil and prick all over with a fork. Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Cook for around 40 – 60 minutes or until cooked through (you can insert a skewer to check the inside is tender).
Alternative cooking method: place the potato on a microwavable plate and cook on high for 18-20 minutes or until tender. Cut the potato in half, gently mash the insides slightly and place on a plate -

Step 2

In a small bowl combine the tuna, onion, lime juice and yoghurt. Spoon the tuna mixture ever the mashes middle of the potatoes. Scatter over the herbs and feta if using -

Step 3

Storage: these potato jackets are best served fresh. You can wrap the cooked potato in foil and store in the fridge for 24 hours -