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This simple crockpot tuna and potato stew is perfect for Lent — affordable, filling, and made with pantry staples. It’s warm, comforting, and ideal for meatless Fridays without stretching your grocery budget.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
💰 Estimated cost: under $10 total
- 2 cans tuna in water (drained)
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 3 cups vegetable broth (or water + bouillon)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional but budget-friendly)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional for richness)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Load the Crockpot
Add potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, broth, and seasonings to the crockpot. Stir well.
2️⃣ Slow Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
Cook until potatoes are fork tender.
3️⃣ Add Tuna & Peas
About 20–30 minutes before serving, gently stir in tuna and frozen peas. Heat through.
4️⃣ Taste & Serve
Adjust salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil if desired for extra flavor.
🍞 Serving Ideas
- Serve with toasted bread or crackers
- Add a sprinkle of Parmesan (optional)
- Pair with a simple side salad for a complete Lenten meal
🙏 Lenten Reflection
As this humble stew nourishes the body, Lent invites us to nourish the soul through simplicity. Meals like this remind us that even the simplest provisions can be blessings when received with gratitude.
⭐ Budget Tips
✔ Use canned salmon instead of tuna if on sale
✔ Swap fresh veggies for frozen to save more
✔ Add beans (white or chickpeas) to stretch servings
✔ Make extra — leftovers taste even better
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