Tuna Casserole with Salted Cashews

This is good---George and I had this quite often.

1 c. diced onion                                        

1 c. diced celery

1/2 c. diced green pepper

1/2 c. diced mushrooms

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1/2 c. diced red pepper

3 oz. chow mein noodles

1 can mushroom soup

14 oz Mandarin oranges, drained

1/2 c. juice from oranges

12 oz. water pack tuna fish, drained

1 c. salted cashew nuts

8 oz. bean sprouts

Sauté vegetables in olive oil until tender-crisp.  Add rest of ingredients, saving ½ c. noodles.  Pour into baking dish.  Sprinkle remaining noodles on top.  Bake uncovered at 350º for 30-40 minutes.  (The cashew nuts will not remain crisp when baked in this casserole.  If you desire crispy nuts, they can be added near the end of the baking cycle).

PINEAPPLE TUNA CASSEROLE…Substitute pineapple chunks for mandarin oranges