Curry Tuna Casserole

American

Servings

6-8

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Dinner

A hearty, comforting casserole with tuna, rice, peas, and onions baked in a rich, creamy curry sauce—perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.

Curry Tuna Casserole

Ingredients

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    • 3 cans tuna (Safe Catch brand, flaked)

    • 1 cup peas

    • 4 cups cooked brown rice (slightly dry, not mushy)

    • 1 onion (diced)

    • 5 cloves garlic (minced)

    • ¼ cup Chosen mayo

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    • ½ cup butter (1 stick)

    • ¼ cup Einkorn flour

    • 15 oz container dairy-free sour cream

    • 1 cup almond milk

    • 3 tsp curry powder

    • ¼ tsp spicy curry powder

    • ½ tsp salt

    • Few splashes lemon juice

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    • Cheese (to taste, optional)

    Directions

    1. Cook rice and set aside. (Tip: use an Instant Pot; rice should be on the dry side for this recipe.)

    2. Dice onion and garlic, then sauté until translucent. Stir in peas during the last few minutes.

    3. Flake tuna in a bowl, mix with mayo, and set aside.

    4. Prepare curry sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour to form a roux. Slowly add almond milk, then sour cream. Stir in curry powders, salt, and lemon juice. Simmer until thick and creamy.

    5. In a large bowl, combine rice, tuna mixture, sautéed veggies, and curry sauce. Mix until well incorporated.

    6. Transfer to casserole dish. Top with cheese if desired.

    7. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

    8. Serve warm and enjoy!

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