Tuna rice loaf is a classic comfort food dish that is made with pantry staple ingredients. It's a simple yet satisfying dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks. It's packed with flavor from the tuna, rice, vegetables, and seasonings, and it's easy to make ahead of time, making it a great option for meal prep. Tuna rice loaf is a great way to use up leftover tuna and rice, and it's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
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TUNA WITH RICE
If you don't have much time, we have the right solution for you! This tuna recipe with rice is simple, quick and quite tasty. blogherads.adq.push(function () { blogherads.defineResponsiveSlot([ [[728,0], 'medrec'], [[0, 0], 'mobileincontent'] ], 'responsive-in-content-1').display(); }); Latest videosFollow us for more recipes instagram pinterest facebook twitter youtube SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTERSubscribe to our newsletter and receive new recipes every week in your inbox. Email blogherads.adq.push(function () { blogherads.defineResponsiveSlot([ [[728,0], 'medrec'], [[0, 0], 'mobileincontent'] ], 'responsive-in-content-13').display(); }); This is one of those recipes that everyone usually likes and knows how to make. On those days of the week that we don't feel like doing anything or don't have much time, we always remember recipes prepared with rice! MAIN INGREDIENTS OF THIS RECIPE: - Tuna, rice, olive oil, grated cheese HOW TO MAKE RICE WITH TUNA: Drain the tuna and flake it with a fork; set aside. Put the olive oil, the chopped onion, the chopped garlic and the bay leaf in a saucepan and sauté over low heat until the onion start to turn slightly golden. Remove the bay leaf, add the tuna and season with a little salt and pepper. Stir and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rice, stir and pour the water (twice the rice volume). Boil over medium-high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to low heat and cook the rice for about 10 to 12 minutes. When the rice is almost cooked, add the grated cheese and mix in the rice and tuna. Turn off the heat, season with a little more pepper and serve.
Provided by Pedro Barbosa
Categories Fish, Quick & easy, Recipes, Videos
Time 25m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain the tuna and flake it with a fork; set aside.
- Put the olive oil, the chopped onion, the chopped garlic and the bay leaf in a saucepan and sauté over low heat until the onion start to turn slightly golden, stirring occasionally. Remove the bay leaf, add the tuna and season with a little salt and pepper. Stir and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the rice, stir and pour the water (twice the rice volume). Boil over medium-high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to low heat and cook the rice for about 10 to 12 minutes.
- When the rice is almost cooked, add the grated cheese and mix in the rice and tuna. Turn off the heat, season with a little more pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Tuna with rice Nutrition facts Serves 3 Per Serving % DAILY VALUE Calories 737 Total Fat 39 g(50%) Saturated Fat 14 g(71%) Cholesterol 76 mg(25%) Sodium 404 mg(18%) Total Carbohydrate 58 g(21%) Protein 37.5 g
TUNA RICE LOAF
I love the sound of this, would be great with a big salad for lunch & I imagine would taste great hot or cold!
Provided by Mandy
Categories Tuna
Time 55m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook the riuce in boiling water until tender, drain thoroughly.
- Gently fry the onion and curry powder in butter until softened, add the celery and cook another minute.
- Sprinkle in the flour, stir for a minute or two and then gradually stir in the milk and cook, stirring until boiling.
- Add the fruit chutney, tuna, salt, nutmeg, rice & parsley. Remove from heat & slowly stir in the eggs.
- Turn into a 23cm x 12cm loaf tin, lined with aluminium foil, smooth top & sprinkle with the cheese.
- Bake at 180.C for 35-45 mins or until browned, remove from oven and leave for about 5 mins before turning out.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 138.4, Sodium 217.7, Carbohydrate 68.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 24.4
ULTIMATE TUNA MELTS
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, flake the tuna finely with a fork. Add the celery, scallions, and dill, and continue mixing and fluffing with the fork until combined. Add the lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Combine the mayonnaise and anchovy paste, if using, and mix into the tuna.
- Preheat the broiler. Toast the bread in a toaster and place the slices in a single layer on a sheet pan. Spread a quarter of the tuna mixture thickly and evenly on each piece of bread, covering the entire slice. Sprinkle the cheese evenly on the 4 sandwiches, covering the tuna completely. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese melts and starts to brown. (Watch it carefully!) Sprinkle with the microgreens and serve hot.
TUNA WITH RICE PILAF
A simply delicious meal! Sure to make your kitchen smell amazing! This recipe is very versatile, as well. For example, you may find it easier to use lima beans instead of edamame. Also you could use a different type of fish if you don't like tuna. You could even use fresh herbs for a burst of flavor! Feel free to experiment. Enjoy!
Provided by SLLVERGRL
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the rice and 2 cups water in a pot, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender. Season with thyme and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Gently stir into the cooked rice.
- Place the edamame in separate pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, or until tender. Mix into the rice.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet. Rub tuna with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt. Place tuna in the skillet, and cook to desired doneness. Set aside, and keep warm.
- Place shallots in skillet. Increase heat to high, and pour in 3/4 cup water. Cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup, then stir in chives, orange zest and orange juice. Arrange fish over the rice and drizzle with the sauce to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 50.7 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 190.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
EASY TUNA LOAF
An easy recipe, perfect for both dinners and everyday meals! Present the slices over a bed of lettuce on a platter, decorating it as you wish with tomatoes, olives, artichokes hearts, and so on. The loaf can be served with a mix of olive oil and lemon, or with mayonnaise.
Provided by Bee
Time 1h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Arrange bread in a large baking dish. Pour milk over bread; allow to soak until bread is soggy. Remove bread and squeeze excess moisture from the bread. Discard milk.
- Whisk anchovy paste with eggs in a bowl until dissolved.
- Crumble tuna and moistened bread together in a large bowl. Add the egg mixture, parsley, capers, and Parmesan cheese; knead together until evenly blended and reasonably firm. Wrap the mixture in a clean cotton dishtowel and roll it up tightly, securing the two ends with string or elastic bands.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bundled tuna loaf in boiling water for 40 minutes; drain. Chill in refrigerator until cold before unwrapping and slicing to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 397 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
CREAM CHEESE TUNA LOAF
Two cans of tuna and cream cheese and bread cubes and you have the start of a wonderful main dish. You can serve this with cream sauce or plain with any type of red sauce. It is delicious to serve as a slice in a sandwich.
Provided by Montana Heart Song
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat with mixer in a large bowl, cream cheese, eggs, dried dill weed, salt and pepper.
- In another bowl, add two cubes dried bread cubes and 1 cup milk. Stir around. Set aside.
- Add tuna. Break tuna apart with a fork while adding. Mix.
- Add balance of seasoned bread cubes and the soaked break cubes.
- Stir with spatula until mixed.
- Add vegetable oil and mix.
- Preheat oven 350*.
- Spray Pam in a large loaf pan.
- Pour loaf ingredients and smooth out.
- Sprinkle paprika on the top.
- Bake 1 hour or until top springs back to the touch.
- Let cool at least 10-15 minutes.
- Note: I used my spiced croutons which have chili powder and cumin. and butter. You might like to use thyme or sage along with the dill weed.
- This keeps well.
- You may serve with tartar sauce, cream gravy, ketchup, chili sauce or mayo or miracle whip on a sandwich.
TUNA-RICE LOAF
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a saucepan, sauté onion, celery, and green pepper in 3 tablespoons margarine until limp. Mix in flour and stir for 3 minutes. Add soup and milk simmer for 5 minutes. Stir about 1 cup of hot mixture into eggs return mixture to saucepan. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat stir in tuna, pepper, and rice. Spoon into a greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 -inch loaf pan. Sauté crumbs in remaining 2 tablespoons margarine until golden. Sprinkle over top of loaf. Bake in a preheated 350° F oven for 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Select High-Quality Ingredients: Use fresh and flavorful ingredients for the best results. Choose high-quality canned tuna, aromatic herbs, and fresh vegetables.
- Don't Overcook the Rice: Properly cooked rice is essential for a successful tuna rice loaf. Be careful not to overcook the rice, as it will become mushy and ruin the texture of the loaf.
- Use a Variety of Vegetables: Feel free to experiment with different vegetables in your tuna rice loaf. Some popular options include carrots, celery, onions, peas, and corn.
- Season to Taste: Season the tuna rice loaf generously with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs. Taste-test the mixture before baking to ensure it has the desired flavor profile.
- Bake at the Right Temperature: Baking the tuna rice loaf at the correct temperature is crucial. A moderate oven temperature of around 350°F (175°C) allows the loaf to cook evenly without becoming dry.
- Allow Cooling Time: After baking, let the tuna rice loaf cool slightly before slicing and serving. This will help the loaf hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.
- Experiment with Different Variations: Tuna rice loaf is a versatile dish that offers endless possibilities for variations. Try adding different cheeses, spices, or sauces to create unique and exciting flavor combinations.
Conclusion:
Tuna rice loaf is a classic comfort dish that is easy to make, delicious, and packed with nutrients. It's a versatile recipe that can be customized to suit your preferences and dietary restrictions. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to serve at a potluck, tuna rice loaf is sure to satisfy. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy this delightful culinary creation!
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