Easy Tuna Tray Bake

Annie's Easy Tuna Tray Bake Recipe

Annie's Tuna Tray Bake is the perfect go-to meal when you're looking for something quick, simple, and delicious. This one-pot dish requires minimal effort, and the best part? Hardly any washing up afterward! Whether you're cooking for yourself or serving a small group, this tray bake is both hearty and healthy. Follow the steps below, and you'll have a flavorful meal ready in no time.

Ingredients:

• 2 kg potatoes, diced
• Olive oil (for drizzling and topping up)
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• A sprig of fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 red onion, diced
• 200g runner beans, washed and chopped
• 50g stoneless black olives, diced
• 1 pot of tuna (in olive oil)
• Half a lemon

Instructions:

1. Prep the Potatoes:

   • Begin by dicing about 2 kilograms of potatoes. These will form the base of your tray bake.

2. Season the Tray:

   • Add a generous glug of olive oil to your baking tray.
   • Sprinkle a teaspoon of fennel seeds evenly across the tray for added flavor.

3. Coat and Bake:

   • Toss the diced potatoes into the baking tray, making sure they are well-coated in olive oil.
   • Pop the tray in the oven at a medium-high heat to get the potatoes roasting.

4. Prepare the Aromatics:

   • While the potatoes are roasting, chop up two garlic cloves and some fresh rosemary.

5. Add Garlic and Rosemary:

   • After the potatoes have been in the oven for a while, take them out momentarily.
   • Sprinkle the chopped garlic and rosemary over the potatoes.
   • For an extra burst of flavor, top up the olive oil in the tray using the oil from your tuna pot.

6. Add Vegetables:

   • Next, wash and chop up your runner beans.
   • Dice a red onion.
   • Once the potatoes are beginning to soften, remove the tray from the oven again and add the red onions and runner beans. Return the tray to the oven to continue cooking.

7. Prepare the Final Ingredients:

   • While the tray bake is cooking, dice up some stoneless black olives.

8. Final Touches:

   • Once the potatoes are browning and the vegetables have softened, take the tray bake out of the oven.
   • Add the diced black olives to the tray.
   • Cover the entire tray bake with a pot of tuna.

9. Add a Zesty Finish:

   • Squeeze half a lemon over the entire tray bake to add a refreshing citrusy note.
   • Mix everything well to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.

10. Serve:

    • Your tray bake is ready to serve! It pairs wonderfully with a glass of lemon water.

Enjoy! Annie's Tuna Tray Bake is a fantastic dish that delivers on flavor without the fuss. The combination of tender potatoes, crisp vegetables, and savory tuna is sure to become a household favorite. Plus, with just one tray to clean up, it’s a win-win for any busy cook!