Best 7 Baked Brown Rice Tuna Casserole Recipes

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Baked brown rice tuna casserole is a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover cooked brown rice and canned tuna, and it can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you like your casserole creamy, cheesy, or flavorful, there is a recipe out there that is sure to please you. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to bake up a batch of this comforting and satisfying dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED BROWN RICE & TUNA CASSEROLE



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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover brown rice. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make. Simply add all of the ingredients to a baking dish and bake until bubbly.

Time 29m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups hot cooked brown (or white) basmati rice
2 cups sliced celery
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cans (6 or 7 ounce size) tuna, drained
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
1 can (3 ounce size) French fried onion rings

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the celery and cook, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Place the butter and celery in a bowl. Add the cooked brown rice, tuna, hard-boiled eggs, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. Mix well. Transfer the rice and tuna mixture to the greased baking dish. Top with the French fried onions. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake the tuna casserole at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until bubbly in the middle. Serve hot.

BROWN RICE VEGETABLE CASSEROLE



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One taste of this crowd-pleasing casserole brings compliments and requests for my recipe. It's been in my file for as long as I can remember. The blend of tender vegetables and rice is perfect for holiday meals and dish-to-pass affairs.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
2 cups chopped onions, divided
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups fresh cauliflowerets
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup salted cashew halves
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a greased 3-qt. baking dish, combine the broth, rice, 1 cup onion, soy sauce, butter and thyme. Cover and bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until rice is tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, garlic and remaining onion in oil until crisp-tender; spoon over rice mixture. , Cover and bake for 10 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cashews and cheese if desired. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

TUNA RICE CASSEROLE



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A nice quick and easy recipe for tuna. It makes a wonderfully light lunch...easily doubled.

Provided by TOPPER2

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups instant rice
1 ½ cups water
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
¼ cup tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan, mix water, garlic, onion, salt and black pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Let boil for 1 minute, then stir in the rice. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Line the bottom of a 9x5 inch loaf pan with half of the rice. Top with drained tuna, cheese, tomatoes and the remaining rice.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.2 calories, Carbohydrate 61.9 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 802.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

BAKED BROWN RICE & TUNA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Baked Brown Rice & Tuna Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups basmati rice, cooked, hot (brown or white)
2 cups celery, sliced
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
3 hardboiled egg, chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (3 ounce) can French fried onion rings

Steps:

  • Saute celery in butter until tender crisp.
  • Add brown rice, tuna, eggs and lemon juice. Fold in mayonnaise. Season to taste.
  • Turn into shallow buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole. Top with onion rings.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

TUNA, PEA, AND BROWN RICE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Tuna, Pea, and Brown Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Tuna

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup brown rice, cooked
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can campbell condensed golden mushroom soup
1 (6 ounce) can chunk light tuna packed in oil, drained and flaked
1 cup frozen peas, cooked and drained
pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Butter a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together the first 5 ingredients.
  • Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the bottom of the casserole dish.
  • Transfer the tuna-rice mixture into the casserole dish and spread out evenly.
  • Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.3, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 22, Sodium 766.3, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 19.2

TUNA AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This recipe contains one of my favorite combinations, broccoli and rice, so I make it often.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small onion, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
3 tablespoons Homemade Cream-Style Soup Mix
3/4 cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. In a microwave-safe dish, whisk together water and soup mix. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, whisking occasionally. Add soup to sauteed onions. Stir in the broccoli, tuna, milk, salt and lemon-pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Stir in rice. Cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts :

SHISHITO-TOPPED EDAMAME AND BROWN RICE BURGERS



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These vegetarian edamame and brown rice burgers are topped with blistered shishito peppers and a homemade herb aioli.

Provided by dinehaus

Categories     Veggie Burgers

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt, divided
1 ½ cups frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1 cup cold cooked long-grain brown rice
1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
¼ cup chopped red onion
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
24 shishito peppers
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons honey
4 (2 ounce) sesame seed burger buns

Steps:

  • For herb aioli, stir together mayonnaise, chopped parsley, garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.
  • Add edamame, brown rice, parsley leaves, cilantro, red onion, crushed red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Cover and pulse until mixture is evenly chopped and sticks together, scraping down sides as needed, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Shape mixture into four 4-inch patties that are 1/2-inch thick.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add 2 patties to the skillet and cook, turning once, until browned and crispy, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate; keep warm. Repeat with remaining patties.
  • Toss shishito peppers in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Add shishitos to the same skillet and cook, stirring frequently, over medium-high heat until blistered and charred, about 3 minutes.
  • Drizzle peppers with honey and toss to coat. Spread cut sides of buns with herb aioli. Serve patties in buns topped with shishito peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.1 calories, Carbohydrate 73.7 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 648.9 mg

Tips:

  • Use cooked brown rice for a quicker and easier casserole.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as diced carrots, celery, or peas.
  • If you don't have cream of mushroom soup, you can use cream of chicken or cream of celery soup instead.
  • Garnish the casserole with fresh parsley or chives before serving.

Conclusion:

Baked Brown Rice Tuna Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with protein and vegetables, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serve it with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

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