Cream of Nuttin' Tuna Casserole

• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 12 cups frozen peas and carrots
• 12 ounces canned tuna
• 1 tablespoon dried onion
• 1 tablespoon Smart Balance butter spread
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 12 cup chicken broth
• 12 cup low-fat milk
• poultry seasoning, to taste
• garlic powder, to taste (or garlic salt!)
• black pepper, to taste
• 12 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese (more on top if you'd like!)

1. Cook the rice in the water, according to package directions.
2. Leave it in the pan after cooking.
3. In a small pan melt the butter, then add the flour and stir.
4. Add the broth and bring to a boil (still stirring); reduce heat to a simmer.
5. Add milk, onions, cheese, and seasonings.
6. Stir until smooth and cheese is melted.
7. Add tuna, then pour all into the rice pan.
8. Stir all ingredients well.
9. Place all in a sprayed pie dish or 8 x 8 casserole and bake 25 minutes or until warmed through and golden.
10. Add more cheese on top if you'd like!

brown rice, water, carrots, tuna, onion, butter, flour, chicken broth, lowfat milk, poultry seasoning, garlic, black pepper, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cream-of-nuttin-tuna-casserole-403747 (may not work)