Turning a can of tuna into a delicious pie. A blend of nutritious spinach, tuna and rich Mediterranean flavours makes this pie so tasty and delicious! An ideal meal during the Lent Period.
Maltese Tuna & Spinach Pie
Ingredients
Main:
Shortcrust Pastry:
Method
Pie Filling:
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Start by frying the onions and garlic in a little olive oil, then add the red bell pepper and cook for a few minutes just until it starts to soften but still firm.
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Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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Add in the thawed spinach, remaining ingredients and mix well together. Set aside.
Shortcrust Pastry:
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Sift the flour into the bowl of a stand mixer or food processor.
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Add the cubed butter and mix or pulse until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gradually add cold water until the dough forms.
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Tip the dough onto a surface and gently bring it together with your hands, then shape it into a disc. Wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30 minutes.
Pie Assemble:
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Preheat oven 180C/350F.
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Generously butter grease a 28cm pie dish.
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Roll out half of the pastry and place into your prepared pie dish. Spoon in filling and level the surface. Close the pie with remaining pastry.
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Brush the top with egg wash and bake on the bottom shelf of the oven for about 60-90 minutes, until pastry is cooked and golden.
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Remove from oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy!
