Description
Tuna Rice Casserole is a family favorite. It is an easy, nutritious and tasty meatless meal!
Ingredients
- ⅔ cups Sweet Onion, Chopped
- ⅔ cups Celery, Chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 can (10 1/2 Oz. Size) Cream Of Celery Soup
- 1-½ cup Milk
- 1 can (6 Oz. Size) Large Black Olives, Drained And Sliced
- ½ cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated
- 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 Tablespoons Paprika
- 2 Tablespoons Dried Oregano
- ½ teaspoons Black Pepper
- 4 cans (5 Oz. Size) Tuna, Drained
- 3 cups Cooked Rice, Long Grain
Preparation
Heat oven to 375ºF.
In a medium-sized skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender but not brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk cream soup well with milk. Add sautéed vegetables, sliced olives, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, paprika, oregano and pepper. Stir in drained tuna and cooked rice. Mix well.
Pour into a buttered 10 x 9 1/2 x 3 inch casserole and sprinkle with additional paprika and oregano. Bake at 375ºF for 30 minutes or until bubbly and browned.
