Rice and Tuna Casserole
25 min Prep
20 min Cook
6 servings
Directions
Step 1
Wash prep area, your hands, and broccoli. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2
Chop broccoli into 1-inch pieces and cook in a small amount of water. Cook rice as indicated in the package.
Step 3
In a large saucepan, heat 3/4 of oil (save remaining 1/4 for later). Stir in flour and paprika.
Step 4
Add milk and mustard. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium-high heat until mixture boils and thickens. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
Step 5
Shred cheese, then stir it into the mixture, one-fourth at a time, until melted.
stir it into the mixture, one-fourth at a time, until melted.
Step 6
Grease a baking dish. Layer rice, broccoli, tuna, and cheese mixture in the dish.
Step 7
In a small bowl, toss together cereal and remaining oil. Sprinkle over top of cheese.
Step 8
Bake, uncovered, about 18 minutes or until heated through and bubbly around edges. Serve hot.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli
3/4 cup raw brown rice
2 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 cups fat-free skim milk
2 teaspoons mustard
2 cups shredded cheese
10 ounces canned tuna
1 cup crisp rice cereal
