Faux Creamed Tuna And Polenta Recipes

HARD TIMES CREAMED TUNA

Steps:

• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir flour into melted butter until smooth and slowly stream milk into the mixture while whisking continually. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir tuna into the milk mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cook until tuna is warmed, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Ladle tuna mixture over toasted bread to serve.

FAUX CREAMED TUNA AND POLENTA

Steps:

• Open can of tuna, measure peas, and have spices ready to measure - it is important to stir constantly in the beginning to avoid lumps so I like to have everything ready to go.
• Bring water to a boil.
• Stir as you sprinkle in polenta.
• As you add the rest of the ingredients (except butter sub.), continue stirring.
• After the polenta has thickened and the peas are no longer able to float, you only need to stir it every few minutes.
• Add butter substitute.
• Cook for about 20 minutes so flavors have time to blend.
• Serve warm.
• Refrigerate leftovers immediately.

CREAMED TUNA

Steps:

• Melt butter.
• Stir in onions, mushrooms and garlic.
• Sauté over medium heat until translucent.
• Mix in flour.
• Mix in wine, stir for a few seconds.
• Add milk, peas, mozzarella and tuna.
• Cook another 5 minutes or so until thickened.
• Add Salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve over toast or pasta.
• (I prefer to serve this with homemade gnocchi).

SOUTHWEST TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the over to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions.
• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat with the canola oil, and when the oil is hot, add the onion and celery. Cook and stir until the vegetables soften, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in corn and cook 2 minutes longer to incorporate.
• Stir in the mayonnaise, salsa and chili powder until well blended. If it seems too thick, thin with a few teaspoons of non-dairy milk (almond milk, rice milk or soy milk) or some gluten-free chicken stock.
• Add the tuna and cooked pasta, stirring just to coat.
• Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
• Sprinkle top evenly with cheese (optional).
• Bake for about 25 minutes or until bubbling. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

DAIRY-FREE TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set cooked noodles aside, do not rinse.
• Melt dairy-free margarine in pot over medium heat.
• Add flour to melted margarine, mix until no lumps remain.
• Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup chicken broth and mix until well blended into flour/margarine mixture.
• Slowly add the remaining chicken broth, mixing well.
• Add flaked tuna to the pot.
• Bring to a boil, stirring often.
• Once boiling, add frozen peas.
• Simmer until desired thickness is achieved.
• Combine sauce with cooked noodles.
• Eat and enjoy.