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Serve this tasty dish straight from the oven for dinner, then wrap up any leftovers for a super-healthy lunch box filler.
Preparation Time 10 - 15 minutes
Cooking Time 25 minutes
Ingredients (serves 4)
225g (1 1/2 cups) cooked long-grain rice (see note)
1 x 185g can tuna in springwater, drained, flaked
70g (1/3 cup) low-fat semi-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 large zucchini, coarsely grated
2 tbs chopped fresh basil
75g reduced-fat feta, crumbled
2 eggs, lightly whisked
Mixed salad leaves, to serve
Method
1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a 19cm x 9cm (base measurement) loaf pan with non-stick baking paper.
2. Combine the rice, tuna, tomato, zucchini, basil and two-thirds of the feta in a large bowl. Add the egg and stir until well combined. Season with pepper.
3. Spoon the mixture into the lined pan and smooth the surface. Sprinkle with remaining feta. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and golden. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
4. Slice. Serve with mixed salad leaves.
Notes
You'll need about 100g (1/2 cup) uncooked long-grain rice for this recipe.
Source
Good Taste - February 2009, Page 43
Recipe by Chrissy Freer
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