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Tuna pilaf

A round white bowl containing tuna, rice and vegetables with a white napkin and a silver spoon and fork to the right and a glass of water in the background.
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Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves: 6
A round white bowl containing tuna, rice and vegetables with a white napkin and a silver spoon and fork to the right and a glass of water in the background.
  • 1.5 serves of vegetables per 
  • serving
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Ingredients

1¼ cup basmati or long grain white rice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 tsp mild curry powder*
2½ cups salt-reduced stock*
2 cups frozen carrots, peas & corn mix
1 x 425g can tuna in springwater, drained
2 tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

* Gluten free if using a gluten free curry powder and stock

Savvy swaps

You can swap:

Frozen carrots, peas & corn mix
Canned vegies
Frozen carrots, peas & corn mix
Fresh carrots, peas & corn
Tuna
Canned salmon

Tips

  • Tuna provides essential long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, that are essential for health.
  • Frozen vegetable mixes are a convenient way to include more veg in your meals.
  • With plenty of vegetables, this recipe is a good source of fibre. Eating a diet high in fibre can help reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

  • Use left over parsley in tabouli (link) or it can be wrapped in a clean damp cloth and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Wash it before you use it.
  • Using frozen vegetable mixes mean you can just use what you need and freeze the rest for later.

  • You can save money by using home brand rice and canned tuna.
  • You can save money by buying a larger bag of frozen vegetables and keeping the rest in the freezer for another meal.
  • Buy onions when on special. Finely chop or slice and put in ziplock bags. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months and use in recipes like this one.

Method

Step 1
Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Drain.

Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 3
Add the onion and curry powder and cook until soft.

Step 4
Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Step 5
Add the stock, cover and simmer over low for 7 minutes or until the stock is nearly absorbed.

Step 6
Stir through the carrots, peas and corn. Cover and cook for 3 minutes or until rice is cooked.

Step 7
Flake the tuna into large pieces. Add to the rice with the tomatoes, lemon juice and parsley. Stir carefully until just combined.


Food safety: if you are taking leftovers for lunch, the tuna pilaf needs to be kept cold so pack an ice brick.

Tips

  • Tuna provides essential long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, that are essential for health.
  • Frozen vegetable mixes are a convenient way to include more veg in your meals.
  • With plenty of vegetables, this recipe is a good source of fibre. Eating a diet high in fibre can help reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

  • Use left over parsley in tabouli (link) or it can be wrapped in a clean damp cloth and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Wash it before you use it.
  • Using frozen vegetable mixes mean you can just use what you need and freeze the rest for later.

  • You can save money by using home brand rice and canned tuna.
  • You can save money by buying a larger bag of frozen vegetables and keeping the rest in the freezer for another meal.
  • Buy onions when on special. Finely chop or slice and put in ziplock bags. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months and use in recipes like this one.

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