The other day, I was looking to use up a bunch of cauliflower I had kicking around, but I didn't have a lot of time to work with. That's the magic of casseroles. I threw one together, going with a Mexican theme, throwing in eggs, tuna and some Manchego cheese. It was simple, yet flavourful and filling, everything you want in a weekday casserole!
Keto Mexican Cauliflower Rice Tuna Casserole Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced, pith and seeds removed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon mild chili powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- One 28oz can of diced tomatoes, diced
- ½ tablespoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 can of flaked tuna
- 3 oz soft goat cheese or cream cheese
- 1 cup manchego or Montrey jack cheese, grated
- Fresh cilantro and/or green onions, chopped
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350F. Heat avocado oil in a deep oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño along with a generous sprinkle of salt, and sauté until tender, around 8-10 minutes.
Add in the garlic, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper (if using), and saute for one more minute. Add tomatoes, remaining salt, cauliflower rice and stir well. Once the tomatoes start simmering, lower the heat and cover the pan to let the vegetables cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
Once tender, turn off the heat, remove the lid and give the vegetables a stir. Adjust seasoning to taste then add the beaten eggs, tuna, and soft goat cheese. Stir well to make sure the egg is well incorporated throughout the vegetables. Top with cheese, then put in the preheated oven to bake for 25-30 minutes, or until egg is cooked through and cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.
Top with fresh cilantro and/or green onions. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Did you make this keto Mexican cauliflower rice tuna casserole recipe? If so, please let me know how it turned out in the comments. Or if you share pics of your creations on Instagram, please tag me so I can see them. Enjoy! :)
