Low Carb Tuna and ' Rice' Casserole

Submitted by Mercy

"This "rice" used in this recipe can be used as a substitute for rice in any recipe."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 20 ounces fresh cauliflower, shredded, 1 small head
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon instant minced onion
• 2 (6 ounce) cans canned tuna, drained
• 4 ounces mushrooms, drained

directions

1. Put cauliflower in a 2 1/2 quart casserole with a lid.
2. Add 3 tablespoons of water, cover and microwave on HIGH 8-10 minutes until just tender, stirring every couple minutes (do not overcook); stir in 1 tablespoon butter.
3. Meanwhile, sauté the celery in remaining tablespoon of butter until very tender.
4. In medium microwaveable bowl, mix 6 ounces of the cheese and cream.
5. Microwave a 2 minutes to melt the cheese; stir until well blended.
6. Whisk in mayonnaise, seasonings and dry onion.
7. Stir tuna and mushrooms into cauliflower; add cheese sauce and mix well.
8. Can be covered and chilled at this point and then baked later.
9. Cover and bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes; uncover, top with remaining cheese and bake another 10-15 minutes until bubbly; add an extra 5-10 minutes to first baking time if chilled.

Reviews

[Posiespocketbook]

I added green onions to this recipe instead of onion powder. Turned out great. Husband loved it.

 

[Aunt Cookie]

Awesome recipe! The other eater really thought this contained rice. I made a couple of slight changes -- I used real onion instead of onion flakes (even though it adds some carbs), and I used fresh mushrooms. I just sauteed them both with the celery. I'm going to be making this all the time -- thanks for sharing!

 

[Brady S.]

DRAIN THE WATER FROM THE CALIFLOUR! Mine tasted very wet.

 

[Ann H.]

 

[LousyChef]

I used fresh mushrooms and onions, sauteed with the celery. I don't know how anyone can mistake this for rice. It certainly tasted like cauliflower, flavor and texture. I also felt it was a little bland. It didn't make me want to eat the leftovers.