Ricetta: Polpettone di tonno al forno per Halloween

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: fresh tuna

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Fresh tuna is leaner, while sardines are often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oat flour provides a gluten-free option, while crushed crackers can be more affordable.

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy, while processed cheese can be cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, whereas vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Drain the canned tuna and place it in a mixing bowl.

Mash the potatoes until smooth and add them to the bowl with the tuna.

Mix in the bread crumbs, eggs, and grated cheese until well combined.

Chop the parsley, onion, and garlic finely and add to the mixture.

Stir in the capers, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a greased baking dish.

Drizzle olive oil over the top of the loaf.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, until golden and firm to the touch.

Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

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