Wednesday, November 30, 2011

YUMMY/ HEALTHY TUNA CASSEROLE

Ready in 30 minutes! Makes 4 servings

1 small sweet potato
6 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1tbsp. canola mayo
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 cup skim milk
1 tsp. olive oil
1/2 onion chopped ( optional)
1 cup frozen peas
2 cups cooked brown rice
1   7oz. can tuna  ( drained and flaked)

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Peel sweet potato, heat in microwave and mash well with a fork. Set aside
3. In a large bowel , mix together cheese, mayo, mustard, garlic powder, pepper, and milk. Add mashed potato and blend well to get a creamy , orange sauce.
4. Heat oil in a small skillet. Saute onion until soft ( about 2 minutes). Add peas. Add brown rice to re-heat. Then stir in sweet potato. Add tuna and mix to combine.
5. Place everything in an 8x8- inch baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Serve on a bed of steamed spinach.

If you are making this for a family- just double all above. it tastes much better than it sounds!

calories per serving = 330
carbohydrates= 45 grams
protein = 25 grams
sodium = 274mg
saturated fat= 1gram
trans fat= 0

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