Broccoli & Cheese Tuna Casserole Budget Meal
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Calories 408
Protein 27g
Fat 18g
Carbs 34g
Total Time 35 minutes
Broccoli & Cheese Tuna Casserole Budget Meal
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients for 5 servings
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice (I used short-grain)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic
- 2/3 cup diced (white) onion
- 1 1/2 tablespoons The Fit Cook Land Seasoning (OR Italian seasoning)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 can (13.5oz) lite coconut milk
- 1 1/3 cups reduced fat cheddar cheese
- 11oz (306g) canned (albacore) tuna, drained
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 cups raw or frozen broccoli florets (TIP: if raw, lightly steam and soften in the microwave for 4 – 5 minutes)
- add water or chicken broth if needed for added moisture
- sea salt & pepper to taste
Steps
- Cook brown rice according to instructions provided on the package. Set aside.
- Set oven to 400F.
- Set a large skillet on medium high heat. Once hot add oil, garlic and onions. Add a pinch of sea salt as the onions cook. Continue cooking for 2 – 3 minutes, until brown and translucent.
- Sprinkle in Land seasoning (or Italian seasoning) and cumin and bloom the spices and oil for 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add coconut milk. Bring to a light simmer and add HALF of the cheese (save the rest for the topping). Quickly stir so the cheese does not clump and is evenly distributed to create a cheesy sauce.
- Add the tuna and continue stirring for 1 minute.
- Fold in the rice, bell pepper and paprika. Continue stirring and folding everything together.
- Add the broccoli and stir. Reduce the heat to low or OFF. TIP: if you’re adding raw broccoli, I recommend adding it to glass bowl with a few tablespoons of water and steaming it in the microwave for 4 – 5 minutes as a timesaving hack. Note: if you find the mixture is too thick and dry, add tablespoons of water or chicken stock to help.
- Add the mix to a casserole dish, then top it off with the remaining cheddar along with black pepper. Cover with foil, then bake for 15 – 20 minutes at 400F. Remove the foil the final 3 – 4 minutes to help brown the cheese on top.
- Let it cool for about 15 minutes before enjoying! Season to taste with sea salt & pepper.
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Calories
408
Protein
27g
Fat
18g
Carbs
34g
Sodium
Fiber
3g
Sugar
3g