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Spanish style tuna stew in a white bowl with spoon and bread on a side

Spanish Style Tuna Stew with Potatoes, Peppers and Tomatoes

Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Spanish
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Edyta
Spanish Style Tuna Stew with Potatoes, Peppers and Tomatoes is a healthy, clean-eating type of meal that comes together in no time and it’s perfect option during this Lent season.  
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Ingredients

  • 6 oz Blue Harbor Albacore Tuna in Water with a touch of sea salt (2 pouches)
  • 1 Spanish or Vidalia Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 Bell Peppers (different colors), chopped
  • 3 Potatoes medium, broken into chunks
  • 2 Tomatoes large, shredded
  • 1/2 cup White Wine
  • 2 cups Vegetable Stock
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Spanish Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Spanish Smoked Paprika (you can substitute with regular smoked paprika)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven or other heavy pan heat up 2 tablespoon olive oil and add onions; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent;
  • Add garlic and cook for another minute;
  • Add peppers and cook for about 5 minutes until they began to soften;
  • Add white wine and cook for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half;
  • Add hot and sweet smoked paprika and mix everything well;
  • Using a handheld shredder, grate both tomatoes and add to your pot;
  • Add broken potatoes*;
  • Add vegetable stock. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, until potatoes are cooked through;
  • Season with salt and pepper and check if more paprika is needed;
  • Stir in tuna, sprinkle with parsley, drizzle with remaining tablespoon of olive oil and serve with crusty bread. 

Notes

* When you break potatoes instead of cutting them, they will release more starch into the broth to thicken it up. In order to break potatoes use pairing knife, start cutting it and then break it before it is totally cut. Continue in the same fashion with the remaining potatoes.