Cream Of Nuttin' Tuna Casserole

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots
• 12 ounces canned tuna
• 1 tablespoon dried onion
• 1 tablespoon smart balance butter spread
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk
• poultry seasoning, to taste
• garlic powder, to taste (or garlic salt!)
• black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese (more on top if you'd like!)

Recipe

• 1 cook the rice in the water, according to package directions. leave it in the pan after cooking.
• 2 in a small pan melt the butter, then add the flour and stir.
• 3 add the broth and bring to a boil (still stirring); reduce heat to a simmer.
• 4 add milk, onions, cheese, and seasonings. stir until smooth and cheese is melted.
• 5 add tuna, then pour all into the rice pan. stir all ingredients well.
• 6 place all in a sprayed pie dish or 8 x 8 casserole and bake 25 minutes or until warmed through and golden. add more cheese on top if you'd like!