Entrée: United States – Cheddar-Topped Tuna Melt Skillet with Basmati Rice

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 20 min

Additional 3 min

Total 33 min

Ingredients

2 cups (480 ml) cooked basmati rice
2 tuna fillets, cooked and flaked (or 2 cans tuna, drained)
1 cup (4 oz / 115 g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 small carrot, grated
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 green onions, sliced
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
1 / 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In an ovenproof skillet or mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, flaked tuna, grated carrot, diced bell pepper, green onions, soy sauce, olive oil and black pepper; season with salt as needed.
2. Transfer mixture to an ovenproof skillet (if not already in one) and spread evenly.
3. Sprinkle half the cheddar over the top and press lightly.
4. Bake 15–18 minutes until heated through and cheese begins to melt.
5. Turn on broiler for 1–2 minutes to brown and bubble the cheddar, watching closely to avoid burning.
6. Remove, let rest a few minutes, then serve hot as a hearty entree.