Tuna casserole with baked brown rice

30 min
medium
8 ingredients

Tuna casserole with baked brown rice

Cazuela is a traditional dish with its roots in the home cooking of various Latin American countries, adapting according to the ingredients available in each region. In countries like Chile and Argentina, cazuela usually refers to a stew or soup prepared with meats and vegetables.

In other Latin American countries, such as Mexico or Colombia, the term "cazuela" can vary, generally referring to preparations where the ingredients are cooked in a cazuela or cooking pot, achieving intense flavors and creamy or brothy consistencies. This versatility makes cazuela a highly appreciated dish with multiple versions, reflecting the cultural richness of the region.

Cazuela de atún with baked brown rice is a modern and healthy adaptation that uses nutritious ingredients like brown rice and tuna, a fish rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. This dish combines practicality with homemade flavor, ideal for those looking for a nutritious and easy-to-prepare option.

How to prepare Baked Tuna Casserole with Brown Rice

To begin, sauté the celery in butter until it is tender and crispy. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.

Then, add the brown rice, tuna, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and lemon juice to mix all the ingredients.

Incorporate the mayonnaise, which will give it creaminess and help integrate the flavors homogeneously.

Season to taste, using salt, pepper, or other preferred spices to enhance the flavor.

Pour the mixture into a previously greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish to prevent it from sticking during cooking.

Top with fried onion rings, which will add a crunchy touch and a sweet, caramelized flavor to the gratin.

Finally, bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes until the surface is golden and the contents are firm.

Cazuela de atún con arroz integral horneado

Ingredients (8)

  • Basmati Rice
  • Celery
  • Butter
  • Tuna
  • Hard-Boiled Egg
  • Lemon Juice
  • Mayonnaise
  • Fried Onion Rings

Instructions (10 steps)

  1. 1 Sauté the celery in butter until tender and crisp
  2. 2 Add brown rice
  3. 3 tuna
  4. 4 eggs
  5. 5 and lemon juice
  6. 6 Incorporate the mayonnaise
  7. 7 Season to taste
  8. 8 Pour into a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish
  9. 9 Top with onion rings
  10. 10 Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes