Tuna Rice Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) can tuna or (7 ounce) envelope tuna
1 cup long grain white rice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups water
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
butter-flavored cooking spray
1/2 cup onion, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill
2 1/2 cups assorted fresh vegetables

Preparation

Note: Either fresh or frozen vegetables can be used.
Drain tuna, if using canned.
Defrost vegetables under cool running water, if using frozen vegetables. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
Spray medium saucepan with cooking spray. Saute rice and onions over medium-high heat until rice is golden and onion is soft.
Stir in pepper, dill, and water.
Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer about 15 minutes or until rice is almost tender but not all liquid is absorbed.
Add vegetables. Cook 5 minuts or until tender.
Add tuna and 1/2 cup of the cheese, stirring to blend.
Serve topped with remaining cheese.