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Becky's Special Tuna Melts

Recipe #294780 | 25 min | 15 min prep | SERVES 2 -3 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: MarthaStewartWanabe

Here is a recipe for tuna melts "my way". I like my tuna salad filling to be onion-ey, with bits of tomatoes, covered in melted cheddar, with the bread grilled dark brown. I like to eat these with creamy tomato soup and a big glass of milk. Now that's my idea of comfort food!

Posted on: Mar 27, 2008

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained
  • tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
  • teaspoon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • tablespoon red onion, minced
  • tablespoons scallion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup tomato, diced small
  • 4-6 slices whole wheat bread (or bread of preference)
  • 2-3 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • tablespoons margarine spread
  • Directions

    1. 1
      In a small mixing bowl, separate tuna chunks with a fork until desired flakiness.
    2. 2
      Add mayonnaise, mustard, pepper and salt and combine thoroughly with fork. Then fold in onion, scallion and tomatoes.
    3. 3
      Preheat skillet/griddle to medium-high heat.
    4. 4
      Spread margarine onto one side of each slice of bread.
    5. 5
      Set half of the bread slices aside. On one half, scoop and smooth tuna filling evenly onto the non-buttered side of each slice; then top with cheese slice. Place the bread slices that were previously set aside atop cheese with buttered-side-exposed.
    6. 6
      Once skillet/griddle is good and hot, grill both sides of sandwiches for 3-5 minutes or until bread is browned to your liking.
    7. 7
      Remove to a plate, slice in half and serve hot.

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    From: Chef Potts

    On Apr 2, 2008

    The DM and I have just enjoyed this as a light lunch. I used tuna in brine so did not add extra salt and due to allergy issues had to omit onion but added extra spring onion (scallion). Divided the tuna mix between 2 thick slices of toasted wholegrain bread, topped with the sliced cheese and put under the griller (broiler) till cheese was brown and bubbly. Served with a lightly tossed green salad. Thank you MarthaStewartWanabe for a quick delicious lunch. Made for Recipe Swap #15 - April 2008.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (224g)

    Recipe makes 2 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    low-fat mayonnaise

    Calories 476
    Calories from Fat 232 (48%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 25.9g 39%
    Saturated Fat 9.0g 44%
    Monounsaturated Fat 9.5g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 66mg 22%
    Sodium 1279mg 53%
    Potassium 470mg 13%
    Total Carbohydrate 28.5g 9%
    Dietary Fiber 4.5g 18%
    Sugars 4.3g
    Protein 34.1g 68%
    Vitamin A 1060mcg 21%
    Vitamin B6 0.4mg 17%
    Vitamin B12 1.3mcg 21%
    Vitamin C 4mg 7%
    Vitamin E 2mcg 7%
    Calcium 269mg 26%
    Iron 3mg 17%

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