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Tuna and caper spread

Tuna and caper spread

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This quick-to-prepare spread works equally well as a dip, toast-topping or sandwich filling. It's super-tasty, too

Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 mins

Ingredients

This speedy spread will keep in the fridge for three to four days. Allow to soften at room temperature before serving.

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185g can tuna chunks in oil, drained
65g (2½ oz) butter, softened
10ml (2tsp) lemon juice
10ml (2tsp) capers, drained
Carrot batons and breadsticks, to serve

Method

Roughly flake the tuna fish and place in a food processor or blender with the butter and lemon juice. Process for a few seconds until smooth.
Transfer to a bowl and stir in nearly all the capers and season with freshly ground black pepper.
Garnish with the rest of the capers and more ground black pepper, if liked, and serve with the carrot batons and breadsticks to dip.

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Nutritional information per portion

Calories 195(kcal)

This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.