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Tuna Melt
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
12 ounce(s) canned chunk light tuna drained
1 medium shallot
2 tablespoon(s) low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
1 tablespoon(s) minced parsley
1/8 teaspoon(s) salt
1 dash(es) hot pepper sauce
freshly ground pepper to taste
4 slice(s) whole-wheat bread toasted
2 tomatoes
1/2 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions:
1. PREPARATION
2. Preheat broiler.
3. Combine tuna, shallot, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt, hot sauce and pepper in a medium bowl. Spread 1/4 cup of the tuna mixture on each slice of toast; top with tomato slices and 2 tablespoons cheese. Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. TIPS & NOTES
5. Note: Chunk light tuna, which comes from the smaller skipjack or yellowfin, has less mercury than canned white albacore tuna. The FDA/EPA advises that women who are or might become pregnant, nursing mothers and young children consume no more than 6 ounces of albacore a week; up to 12 ounces of canned light tuna is considered safe.
6. NUTRITION
7. Per serving: 252 calories; 6 g fat ( 3 g sat , 0 g mono ); 66 mg cholesterol; 16 g carbohydrates; 1 g added sugars; 31 g protein; 3 g fiber; 408 mg sodium; 242 mg potassium.
8. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A & Vitamin C (20% daily value).
9. Carbohydrate Servings: 1
10. Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 vegetable, 3 very lean meat, 1/2 high-fat meat
By RecipeOfHealth.com