2 6 oz. cans tuna, in water (do NOT drain) 2 large eggs, beaten 1 1/2 c rice, cooked 2-3 scallions/green onions, chopped (including green part) 1/2 c butter (one stick) 1/4 tsp thyme, ground 1 c fine dry bread crumbs paprika
Put butter (cut into 4-6 chunks) into a small glass/pyrex bowl and zap at 50% for a minute to melt it. Set aside. In a large (mixing) bowl, beat eggs with a fork or whisk until blended. Add the cooked rice (see below if you don't have any leftover from a previous meal), onions, and undrained tuna. Mix thoroughly. Add butter, thyme, bread crumbs - stir & mix thoroughly. Spread the mixture evenly in a lightly greased 9-9 1/2" glass pie pan. Dust the top with paprika. Cover with waxed paper (tuck ends under the pan) and microwave on high for 11 minutes. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese & tomato slices, if desired. *Rice - cook 1 cup of Minute rice in 1 cup of water & let cool - if you don't have some leftover rice.