Enjoy Low Carb Cheesy Tuna Casserole with Spinach!
Even if you love spending a lot of time in your kitchen, everybody needs an easy (yet still delicious!) go-to lunch or dinner idea. Our Low Carb Cheesy Tuna Casserole with Spinach is just the type of recipe that you need in your life. It tastes great, can be whipped up in a matter of minutes, and oh yeah–it's low carb! It just doesn't get any better than that.
Let's talk about everything that's amazing about this dish. First, it can easily be made for a satisfying lunch or a light dinner. It's always a good idea to have a versatile recipe that can be used for different meals because you never know what life is going to throw at you from day-to-day. In addition, this cheesy tuna casserole is also fantastic both hot and when served cold giving you even more delicious options. Talk about a versatile dish! This one definitely takes the cake. So, if you are constantly finding yourself wondering what to have for lunch or what you can make for dinner, simplify things by having a tasty recipe like this close by.
Also, let's not forget about the explosion of flavor. Tuna and cheese never tasted so good! It is hard to believe that you can just crack a can of tuna and have a complete meal in a matter of seconds. Add in a few extras like green peppers, fresh onion, and celery and you have a robust recipe that hits all the right spots. If you want to go a little crazy, sprinkle some extra parmesan cheese over the top of the casserole before it bakes to give it a nice, browned, cheese layer on top. Talk about a cheese lover's dream! It's dishes like this that make it easy to love keto-friendly meals.
Traditionally, most casseroles include some sort of breadcrumbs as filler, but it isn't necessary and it's loaded with carbs! Instead, load your plate with fresh spinach to serve as the perfect backdrop to this low carb comfort food. The spinach is not only good for you, but it adds a little freshness and flavor to the dish that really makes the recipe stand out. You can also scoop the casserole into a lettuce wrap, serve it on top of your favorite keto bread or just eat it plain, right out of a bowl. It really is great no matter what finishing touches you choose.
Keep things simple and tasty with this Low Carb Cheesy Tuna Casserole with Spinach. This recipe will definitely become your favorite meal to serve up in a pinch or just because you have a craving for all of its deliciousness! We definitely recommend stocking up on cans of tuna just to have them on hand for whenever the cravings for this recipe strike. Try this casserole recipe tonight and let us know what you think in the comments below- we love to hear all about your keto dinner successes! Enjoy!
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- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 1 medium green pepper chopped
- 3 medium stalks celery diced
- 12 ounces tuna canned in oil drained and flaked
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 6 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a small casserole dish.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions, bell peppers, and celery and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper then stir in the tuna, mayonnaise, and parmesan.
- Spoon the mixture into the casserole dish and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until browned on top.
- Toss the spinach with the olive oil and serve the casserole over it.
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER
The content on this website should not be taken as medical advice and you should ALWAYS consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. We provide nutritional data for our recipes as a courtesy to our readers. We use Total Keto Diet app software to calculate the nutrition and we remove fiber and sugar alcohols, like erythritol, from the total carbohydrate count to get to the net carb count, as they do not affect your blood glucose levels. You should independently calculate nutritional information on your own and not rely on our data. The website or content herein is not intended to cure, prevent, diagnose or treat any disease. This website shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on the Website or actions you take as a result. Any action you take is strictly at your own risk.
Dr. Rosmy Barrios, MD is an aesthetic medicine specialist whose work focuses on patients who are treated for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other weight-related issues through nutritional analysis, keto diet programs, and supporting medications.
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