Tuna Zoodle Casserole

Categories: Casserole, Tuna

Ingredients

• 3–4 large zucchini (see notes for prep) – Should be close to 5 to 6 cups spiralized noodles
• 12 oz to 15 ounces canned tuna (around 2.5 – 3 cans) – Drained.
• 4 oz of diced green chiles (no additive canned works)
• 1/2 c real mayo (no additives or sugar added) *add 1/4 c more if you want extra creamy
• 2 tbsp chopped chives (plus extra for topping)
• 1/2 tsp seasoning salt of choice or natural sea salt with dehydrated garlic or onion added
• 1 tbsp organic mustard (spicy or regular without added sugar)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 c chopped onion (peeled)
• 1/2 cup celery (chopped) or green peas
• 2 tbsp coconut flour or tapioca starch (see notes)
• 1/2 cup almond milk or coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp chili pepper or red pepper flakes
• Herbs and fresh lemon to garnish (i.e parsley or cilantro)

Directions

1. Wash and clean your veggies. Preheat oven to 350 F

2. Oil a 9x 13 shallow casserole dish. Set aside.

3. Ribbon cut or spiralize your zucchini into noodles. Press/Squeeze as much excess water out of them as you can. You can do so with a paper towel. Set aside. (see notes on how to remove excess water from zucchini noodles first)

4. In another bowl, combine your tuna (drained), mayo, green chiles, chives, mustard, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly. Set aside.

5. Oil a medium skillet. Add in your onion and celery and seasoning of choice. Cook for about 6 minute so medium or until onion brown a bit.

6. Next add your coconut flour and milk to the skillet. Stir together with the celery and onion mix until no longer clumpy. this basically acts as a thickener. It’s okay if it’s not a smooth mixture, just make sure it’s mixable when adding to the zucchini noodles..

7. Add your zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss all together. Cover and let the noodles and mix cook together for 1 or 2 minutes on medium heat until zucchini is softened but not thoroughly cooked. Don’t let it get soggy

8. NOTE –> Try to press out ALL water from tuna and zucchini before mixing all together. You don’t want the casserole to have too much liquid

9. Remove skillet from heat and pour contents into a large bowl.

10. Mix your tuna/green chile mix in the same large bowl (with the zoodles/milk/onion mix). Toss everything together.

11. Pour mix from the large bowl into your casserole dish. Top with extra seasoning of choice.

12. Bake for 15 -20 minutes or until edges are brown. If the casserole does not brown after 15 minutes, leave in an extra 5 -10 or until crispy edges.

13. Broil last minute or so to make crispier edges. Remove from oven.

14. Garnish with herbs and top and optional sliced lemon.

15. Serve immediately. Keeps well in sealed container in fridge for up to 1 week. Freezes for up to 6 weeks but will contain extra water once thawed out.

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