Quinoa Tuna Casserole Recipe

Name: Quinoa Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cups quinoa; 6 cups chicken stock; salt to taste; 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained; ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup butter; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup bread crumbs, or as needed

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 onions, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups quinoa
6 cups chicken stock
salt to taste
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup butter
1 egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup bread crumbs, or as needed

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir mushrooms and onion in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Cook quinoa in melted butter until lightly brown. Pour enough stock to just cover the quinoa. Allow the liquid to reduce to half. Continue this process until quinoa is soft and all stock is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Season with salt throughout process.
4
Stir mushrooms, onion, and tuna through the quinoa; season with black pepper. Stir 1/4 cup butter, the egg, and flour into the quinoa mixture; transfer to a casserole dish and top with bread crumbs to cover.
5
Bake until the top is golden brown and the center is hot, about 30 minutes.

918

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms, 2 onions, sliced, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Tuna Casserole falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quinoa Tuna Casserole

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