Tuna “No-Noodle” Casserole (Edit recipe)

Tuna Noodle Casserole was a favorite growing up, but it was typically made using noodles and a dairy-based soup that didn’t necessarily leave me feeling well. After adapting more of a paleo and Whole30 style of eating, I wanted to recreate a healthier spin on this comfort classic. It’s simple to make and is a great option for those who desire a lighter version of their favorite comfort classic. A dairy-free cream of mushroom base. This dairy-free mushroom sauce is so good, you won’t believe how great this tastes and that it’s Whole30! It’s full of seasonings, garlic, and mushrooms and holds up well after being baked in the oven. It thickens nicely and tastes so good with the tuna and zucchini. You could also use this sauce in other dishes. How great would it be with spaghetti squash or over chicken and cauliflower rice? It’s absolutely versatile.

1 hour

45 minutes

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	191
Fat:	11 g
Carbohydrates:	16 g
Protein:	9 g
Cholesterol:	2 g
Sodium:	172 mg
Fiber:	2 g
Sugars:	3 g
Calculated per serving.

by Brad | A Pinch of Pride 🏳️‍🌈

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Serves: 6

Ingredients

10 oz Canned Tuna, albacore, 2 cans
2 cups Frozen Hash Browns
2 Zucchini, medium
1 cup Frozen Vegetables, Pea and Carrot blend
.25 cup Coconut Milk
1 cup Chicken Bone Broth
1 cup Raw Cashews
1 cup White Mushrooms, fresh
3-4 Garlic, cloves
1 tsp Onion Powder
.25 tsp Salt
.25 tsp Black Pepper, ground
1 pinch Cayenne Pepper

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Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Preheat oven to 375F and grease a medium sized baking dish.
Using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler, spriralize zucchini and add to colander. Sprinkle with salt and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes, removing excess water. Rinse and pat dry with paper towel. Using a kitchen shears or knife, cut zucchini into shorter lengths so you do not have one continuous zucchini ribbon.
In a large mixing bowl, add tuna, hash browns, frozen pea and carrot mixture and spiralized zucchini.
Using a high speed blender, blend together coconut milk, chicken broth, raw cashews, garlic, onion powder, cayenne, salt and pepper. Once combined, add 1/2 cup of the mushrooms and pulse until roughly chopped.
Pour sauce over ingredients in the large mixing bowl and gently fold until evenly coated. Transfer to greased baking dish and bake 45 minutes and sauce is bubbling. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes if desired.
Garnish with parsley and season with salt and black pepper.