The Low Carb Jumpstart

Keto tuna casserole

Carbs: 5g

This recipe has been reposted here with permission from Diet doctor. The original recipe can be found here.

Just like mom used to make—but with a keto upgrade! Ditch the noodles in favor of celery, onions, and peppers, and indulge in a keto meal that's ready in 30 minutes. It's a whole new, delicious thing.

PREP TIME

15 mins

COOK TIME

20 mins

COURSE

Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 oz.
    butter
     
  • 1
    yellow onion
     finely chopped
  • 1
    green bell pepper
     finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups
    celery stalks
     finely chopped
  • 1 lb
    tuna in water
     drained
  • 3/4 cup
    mayonnaise
     
  • 1 cup
    shredded Parmesan cheese
     
  • 1 tsp
    chili flakes
     
  • salt and pepper
     

Serving

  • 5 ⅔ cups
    baby spinach
     

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Fry onion, bell pepper and celery in butter in a large frying pan until slightly soft. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. Mix tuna, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, and chili flakes in a greased baking dish. Add fried vegetables and stir.

  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

  4. Serve with baby spinach.

Notes

Canned tuna is a life-saver when fridge and freezer are empty. Try to choose high-quality, MSC-labeled tunafish—preferably in olive oil instead of sunflower oil.