Quick Tuna Melt (Print)
A cheesy and protein-packed tuna sandwich with creamy yogurt, crunchy veggies, and gooey cheese on toasted whole grain bread. Comes together super fast!
# Ingredients:
→ Tuna Mixture
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1 small stalk of celery, finely diced
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1 (5-ounce) can of water-packed, low-sodium tuna, drained
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1 scallion, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons diced jarred roasted peppers
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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3 tablespoons plain low-fat Greek yogurt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Sandwich Layers
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4 slices of whole-grain bread
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4 teaspoons butter (softened) or mayonnaise
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2 thick slices of sharp Cheddar
# Steps:
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Add the tuna, celery, red pepper, scallion, yogurt, mustard, and pepper into a mixing bowl. Stir until everything is nicely blended together.
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Take the bread slices and spread 1 teaspoon of butter or mayo on one side of each piece. Place 2 slices mayo-side down and add half of the tuna mix to each. Lay a piece of cheese over the tuna, then cover each one with a second slice of bread, mayo-side facing up.
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Heat up a skillet over medium. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook until the bottoms turn a deep golden color, about 3-5 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for another 3-5 minutes until the cheese is gooey and melted.
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Take the sandwiches out of the pan and serve them while they're warm with the cheese still melted.
# Notes:
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Switching out some mayonnaise with Greek yogurt keeps the meal lighter and adds more protein.
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Using low-sodium tuna can cut back on salt content significantly.
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For a crisp, buttery crust, go for softened butter instead of mayo on the bread.