Easy tuna rice

This is definitely one of the first recipes that comes to mind when we want to make a simple and quick recipe for a weeknight dinner! You just need rice, canned tuna and a few basic ingredients that I'm sure you can find in your pantry.

To make the recipe tastier and creamier we add grated mozzarella or parmesan cheese. It's a versatile meal that you can customize according to your taste preferences! This recipe is a great example that with simple ingredients you can make tasty and easy recipes.

If you're looking for simple recipes for a quick weeknight dinner, check out these Quick and easy air fryer meatballs, Portuguese Beef and onions, Easy black-eyed pea salad or this Creamy turkey stroganoff.

Simple tuna and rice recipes that you can find on our website: Quick and easy air fryer meatballs, Curry rice, Easy tuna casserole or this Portuguese octopus rice.

HOW TO MAKE EASY TUNA RICE

Step 1: Drain the tuna and flake it with a fork; set aside.

Step 2: In a large saucepan, add the olive oil, the chopped onion, the chopped garlic and the bay leaf. Sauté over low heat until the onion start to turn slightly golden. Remove the bay leaf, add the tuna and season with a little salt and pepper. Stir and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 3: Add the rice, stir and pour the water (about 600 ml (2 1/2 cups). Boil over medium-high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to low heat and cook the rice for about 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 4: When the rice is almost cooked, add the grated cheese and mix in the rice and tuna. Turn off the heat, season with a little more pepper and serve.

TIPS FOR COOKING RICE

1. After the rice is cooked, turn off the heat, cover de pan and let the rice rest for about 5 minutes.

2. We usually use long-grain rice or medium-grain rice but you can use another type of rice. Long-grain rice is looser while medium-grain rice is creamier and absorb much more the flavors.

3. The amount of water for the rice depends on each person's taste. The mesure we usually use is 250 ml (about 1 cup) to 300 ml (1 1/3 cups) of water per 100 grams (1/2 cup) rice.

4. Always cook the rice with a lid and over low heat to prevent the rice from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pan.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does it takes to cook rice?
The cooking time for rice may vary depending on the type of rice and cooking method. For long grain rice, 10 to 12 minutes and about 13 to 15 minutes for medium grain rice.

Note: The cooking time is after boiling. After boiling, cook the rice over low heat.

Can I replace canned tuna with sausages?
Absolutely. Tuna and sausages have different flavors and textures, but both go well with rice.

Can I add tomato to this recipe?
Yes, you can! Tomato adds flavor and color to this recipe and combines well with white rice.

Easy tuna rice

If you are looking for easy dinner ideas you are in the right place! This quick and tasty tuna rice is one of our favorite dinner dishes! It's an easy tuna recipe, full of flavors.

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byPedro Barbosa
Category:Fish, Main dishes, Quick & easy, Recipes, Rice
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 3
Prep Time:5 m
Cook Time:20 m
Total Time:25 m
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INGREDIENTS
• 200 grams (1 cup) long-grain rice
• 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
• Pepper (to taste)
• 225 grams (8 ounces) canned tuna
• 1 bay leaf
• 150 grams (5 1/3 ounces) grated cheese (mozzarella or Parmesan)
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• About 600 ml (2 1/2 cups) water to cook the rice
• Salt (to taste)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Drain the tuna and flake it with a fork; set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, add the olive oil, the chopped onion, the chopped garlic and the bay leaf. Sauté over low heat until the onion start to turn slightly golden, stirring occasionally. Remove the bay leaf, add the tuna and season with a little salt and pepper. Stir and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the rice, stir and pour the water (about 600 ml (2 1/2 cups). Boil over medium-high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to low heat and cook the rice for about 10 to 12 minutes.
4. When the rice is almost cooked, add the grated cheese and mix in the rice and tuna. Turn off the heat, season with a little more pepper and serve.
Easy tuna rice
Nutrition facts
Serves 3
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 737
Total Fat 39 g(50%)
Saturated Fat 14 g(71%)
Cholesterol 76 mg(25%)
Sodium 404 mg(18%)
Total Carbohydrate 58 g(21%)
Protein 37.5 g