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Tuna and vegetable pancakes

Ingredients

  • 75g/3oz plain flour
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 large British Lion eggs
  • 150ml/1/4pt milk
  • a little oil for frying
  • 300ml milk
  • 25g butter and 3 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 (160g) can tuna steak
  • 225g left over or frozen vegetables such as peas, sweetcorn, carrots or sliced beans
  • 50g grated cheddar cheese

Preparation time: 5 mins.

Cooking time: 15 mins.

Serves: 4.

Tags: pancakes vegetarian

A packed pancake that makes a delicious lunch or dinner meal.

Method

    1. Place milk, butter and flour in a medium pan, bring to the boil, whisking all the time until a smooth sauce forms. Simmer for 1 min
    2. Drain and flake tuna steak and stir into the sauce with vegetables
    3. Divide between the pancakes, place on heatproof plates, sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese and pop under a hot grill until the tops are crisp and golden