How to Use Canned Tuna to Make Easy and Tasty Entrees For Your Family

<h1>How to Use Canned Tuna to Make Easy and Tasty Entrees For Your Family</h1>Author: <a title="Linda Wilson" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/linda-wilson/43684.htm">Linda Wilson</a> One of the ways to prepare quick, easy, economical and tasty family entrees is to use canned tuna.  Here are some recipes using canned tuna that are sure to become family favorites.  Tuna Pilaf with the rice, Oriental vegetables and soy sauce gives this dish an Asian flair.  The Cheesy Tuna Peppers serve a hot tuna and noodle mixture in a bell pepper half. TUNA PILAF 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice 1 tsp butter 2 green onions, chopped 2 1/2 cups water 1 (10-oz) pkg frozen mixed Oriental vegetables, thawed 1 (10-oz) can tuna in water, drained and broken into chunks 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce Combine rice and butter in a small Dutch oven.  Cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until rice is transparent.  Add green onions and cook 1 minutes or until tender.  Stir in water.  Cover and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low and cook 20 minutes or until water is absorbed.  Add Oriential vegetables and continue to cook over low heat 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.  Fold in tuna and soy sauce.  Serve hot. CHEESY TUNA PEPPERS 5 medium green bell peppers 1 package Tuna Helper mix for NOODLES, CHEESE SAUCE 'N TUNA 3 cups hot water 1 can (6 1/2 oz) tuna, drained 1 jar (2 oz)chopped pimientos, drained 2 tbsp chopped dried chives 1 tsp paprika Cut thin slice from stem end of each pepper. Remove seeds and membrane; rinse. Cut each pepper crosswise into halves. Heat Noodles, Sauce Mix and water to boiling in a 10-inch skillet, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring constantly, for ten minutes. Mix tuna, pimientos, chives and paprika in large bowl; stir in noodle mixture. Place two pepper halves, cut sides up and side by side, on each of 5 plates. Spoon tuna mixture over peppers. Sprinkle with chives, if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!About the Author: For more of Linda's recipes and diabetic information visit <a target="_blank" href="http://diabeticenjoyingfood.squarespace.com">http://diabeticenjoyingfood.squarespace.com</a>Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/main-course-articles/how-to-use-canned-tuna-to-make-easy-and-tasty-entrees-for-your-family-1003689.html" title="How to Use Canned Tuna to Make Easy and Tasty Entrees For Your Family">How to Use Canned Tuna to Make Easy and Tasty Entrees For Your Family</a>

One of the ways to prepare quick, easy, economical and tasty family entrees is to use canned tuna. Here are some recipes using canned tuna that are sure to become family favorites. Tuna Pilaf with the rice, Oriental vegetables and soy sauce gives this dish an Asian flair. The Cheesy Tuna Peppers serve a hot tuna and noodle mixture in a bell pepper half.

TUNA PILAF

1 cup uncooked long-grain rice

1 tsp butter

2 green onions, chopped

2 1/2 cups water

1 (10-oz) pkg frozen mixed Oriental vegetables, thawed

1 (10-oz) can tuna in water, drained and broken into chunks

1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce

Combine rice and butter in a small Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until rice is transparent. Add green onions and cook 1 minutes or until tender. Stir in water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Add Oriential vegetables and continue to cook over low heat 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Fold in tuna and soy sauce. Serve hot.

CHEESY TUNA PEPPERS

5 medium green bell peppers
1 package Tuna Helper mix for NOODLES, CHEESE SAUCE 'N TUNA
3 cups hot water
1 can (6 1/2 oz) tuna, drained
1 jar (2 oz)chopped pimientos, drained
2 tbsp chopped dried chives
1 tsp paprika

Cut thin slice from stem end of each pepper. Remove seeds and membrane; rinse. Cut each pepper crosswise into halves. Heat Noodles, Sauce Mix and water to boiling in a 10-inch skillet, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring constantly, for ten minutes. Mix tuna, pimientos, chives and paprika in large bowl; stir in noodle mixture. Place two pepper halves, cut sides up and side by side, on each of 5 plates. Spoon tuna mixture over peppers. Sprinkle with chives, if desired. Serve immediately.

Enjoy!

For more of Linda's recipes and diabetic information visit http://diabeticenjoyingfood.squarespace.com

Rate this Article:

1 / 5 stars - 1 vote(s)

Re-Publish

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/main-course-articles/how-to-use-canned-tuna-to-make-easy-and-tasty-entrees-for-your-family-1003689.html

Related Videos
Related Articles
Ask / Related Q&A

Play

Sesame Tuna Recipe

Play

Grilled Tuna Recipe

Play

Learn how to Finish the Sicilian Citrus Glazed Tuna Steaks and Fennel

Play

Learn how to Make Sicilian Tuna Steaks

Play

How to Make Seared Ahi Tuna

Latest Main Course Articles
More from Linda Wilson

Gordon Ramsays World Kitchen Recipes From the F Word For a Tenner

By: Mel Siff | 09/11/2009
What do you fancy for dinner tonight? Italian? Chinese? French? With so many varieties of cuisine on offer in our globally-growing lives, Gordon Ramsay has put together an amazing book featuring his favourite recipes from around the world. Each chapter features a different country's dishes that we love to eat, and would love to learn more about. Gordon delves into Middle Eastern, American, Thai, Chinese, Indian, Spanish, French, Italian, Greek, and even our own British.

Latest Gordon Ramsay Cookbook 50 Percent Off For A Limited Time

By: Mel Siff | 09/11/2009
GORDON RAMSAY’S WORLD KITCHEN was published by Quadrille in the United Kingdom in November 2009 (£20) but is on sale for a limited time for £10. This amazing cookbook, based on recipes from the Channel 4 television show The F Word, this most recent incarnation reveals the celebrated chef’s favourite dishes from around the world.

how make wine

By: baccus greek | 06/11/2009
To make wine there are a number of processes the wine grapes must be put thru. Let us have a look at the method with a little more detail:.

Advantages of eating Chinese food

By: aldan | 06/11/2009
Chinese food has created a mass hysteria worldwide during the recent years. It used to remain mysterious food for the centuries as china never allowed any foreign visitors to enter into their land. Now since they have opened the door for everybody many people have learned about their amazing fat free yet highly nutritious food. Rice and vegetable is their basic food.

How to Make Beef Stew

By: Nina Hoffman | 04/11/2009
Pressure cooking beef stew is not something everyone thinks to do, but it's an easy way to make a delicious beef stew recipe. Find out how to make beef stew that is hearty and wonderful.

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes - Budget Meal Planning for November

By: Fiona Lesley | 03/11/2009
Budget Meal Planning for November features healthy Thanksgiving recipes. Also ground beef casserole recipes and simple chicken recipes. Fresh pumpkin recipes, Thanksgiving dessert recipes and Thanksgiving cookie recipes. Get two meals out of one with smart ideas for leftovers. Monthly meal planning saves time, money and your sanity!

Wholoesale Supplement Save Money

By: Fred Burfell | 29/10/2009
If you are the kind of person who is health conscious and you try to take care of your body, then chances are that you take a vitamin supplement.

Buy Vitamins Online

By: Fred Burfell | 28/10/2009
We all do love discounts. It makes spending or buying free half the guilt. We get to avail of items in much lower prices, and it makes one feel that the spending done is synonymous to saving.

Quick and Easy Treats For Your Halloween Or Other Fall Party

By: Linda Wilson | 18/10/2009 | Recipes
If you are planning a Halloween or other Fall party and you don't want to spend a lot of time on foods, try these quick and easy recipes. Maple and Pumpkin Spice Popcorn is perfect for the occasion. Sprinkle some seasonal candy sprinkles over Aggies Homemade Brownies and put some candy corn in a season bowl. You will have a quick and easy snack table sure to impress your friends.

How to Make a Splendid Pumpkin Pie for the Holidays

By: Linda Wilson | 17/10/2009 | Desserts
Diabetics and others watching their sugar intake can afford to indulge over the holidays just like everyone else when you serve this "Splendid" Pumpkin Pie. Top with sugar free whipped topping lightly sprinkled with cinnamon for a festive holiday touch.

Recipes for Perfect Fall Desserts but they are good anytime!

By: Linda Wilson | 13/10/2009 | Desserts
The cooler days of fall often send us to the kitchen to bake. Sometimes in the summer it is just too hot to have the oven on or so hot we only want ice cream, etc. But fall seems to bring out the baker in us. Here we offer recipes that are good year-round but just seem to scream out, "Fall." First we have a Pastry-Free Apple Walnut Pie. Doesn't that just say "Fall" to you? Not interested in pie? Try the Indiana Farmers Apple Torte.

Enjoy a meal of Italian Pork Chops finished off with a tasty Diabetic Friendly Butterscotch Pudding

By: Linda Wilson | 13/10/2009 | Recipes
These Italian Pork Chops get their name from the Italian-style tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, garlic, oregano, etc. They are simple and easy to make and they are a healthy entree to serve your family and friends. Serve it with some brown rice and then finish up with this tasty Butterscotch Pudding that is diabetic friendly.

How to Make Spicy Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce Quickly and Easily

By: Linda Wilson | 12/10/2009 | Main Course
Spicy Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce may sound like a dish too hard for busy cooks but you couldn't be more wrong. For you busy cooks who love shrimp, you owe it to yourself to try this recipe.

Perfect with a cup of Coffee; Banana-Walnut Muffins with instructions for diabetics also included

By: Linda Wilson | 12/10/2009 | Recipes
What could be better on a cool or cold morning, afternoon or evening than a good cup of coffee, or other hot beverage of your choice, and a delicious muffin? They are also great with milk or hot chocolate for the kids breakfast or after-school treat. Let these Banana-Walnut Muffins make your day.

How to Make Dessert in Minutes #2

By: Linda Wilson | 12/10/2009 | Desserts
In today's busy society we always seem to be hunting ways to do things quickly. If you are looking for a quick and easy dessert recipe, check out these recipes. What could be easier than Bananas Foster? How about this recipe for Quick and Easy Fillo Peanut Butter Cups? Quick, Easy, Tasty!

Diabetic Friendly Shrimp & Asparagus Penne; for Dessert, Strawberry Rhubarb Angel Torte

By: Linda Wilson | 12/10/2009 | Recipes
When you want a quick, easy, healthy dish for the whole family, including diabetics, serve this Shrimp and Asparagus Penne. This is a good dish for diabetics who enjoy pasta but have to limit it in their diet. For dessert, the Strawberry-Rhubarb Angel Torte is a tasty and light after the rich main course.