Tuna Cauliflower Bake Food

TUNA-NOODLE CASSEROLE WITH CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water 4 minutes. Add cauliflower; cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes more. Reserve 1/2 cup water; drain pasta mixture. In same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery, season with salt, and cook until onion is softened, about 8 minutes. Add flour; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Slowly stir in milk until mixture is thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in pasta mixture, tuna, and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper. If mixture is too thick, add reserved pasta water.
• Transfer to prepared dish; cover with parchment-lined foil. Bake 15 minutes. Uncover, increase heat to 425 degrees, and bake until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Top with parsley; serve immediately.

LOW CARB TUNA AND ' RICE' CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Put cauliflower in a 2 1/2 quart casserole with a lid.
• 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.
• Meanwhile, sauté the celery in remaining tablespoon of butter until very tender.
• In medium microwaveable bowl, mix 6 ounces of the cheese and cream.
• Microwave a 2 minutes to melt the cheese; stir until well blended.
• Whisk in mayonnaise, seasonings and dry onion.
• Stir tuna and mushrooms into cauliflower; add cheese sauce and mix well.
• Can be covered and chilled at this point and then baked later.
• 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.

CAULIFLOWER AND TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cauliflower in a steaming basket over 1 inch of boiling water, cover and steam 1 minute. Lift the lid for 15 seconds, then cover again and steam for 5 to 8 minutes, until tender. Refresh with cold water, then drain on paper towels.
• In a large bowl, break up the tuna fish and add the cauliflower.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together the garlic, parsley, capers, lemon juice, vinegar, and olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the cauliflower and toss together. Marinate, stirring from time to time, for 30 minutes if possible before serving. Serve warm, cold, or at room temperature.