Tuna & Rice Creole

This is the kind of hearty weeknight dinner that saves busy cooks everywhere.

Rice toasts in butter with green peppers, onions, and garlic until fragrant, then simmers in stewed tomatoes and chicken broth until fluffy and tender. Flaked tuna and mixed vegetables stir in at the end, topped with a blanket of shredded cheddar that melts into gooey perfection.

One pot, minimal cleanup, and a filling meal that tastes like you spent way more effort than you did.

Pro Tips

• Toast rice in butter for 5 minutes before adding liquid to enhance nutty flavor
• Use canned stewed tomatoes with their juice for built-in seasoning and moisture
• Stir in tuna and vegetables gently to avoid breaking up the fish into mush
• Let cheese melt with residual heat off the stove for a creamy, not greasy, finish