Best Matthews Healthy Tuna Melt Recipes

10-MINUTE TUNA MELT

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This variation of a classic sandwich uses mayonnaise, but not where you think! Mayo is brushed on the outside of the sandwich in place of butter to make the sandwich golden and crispy as it heats in a skillet. Plain Greek yogurt takes mayo's place in the salad-along with crunchy celery, roasted red bell peppers and scallions-for a satisfying lunch with less saturated fat.

Provided by Joy Howard

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 5-ounce can no-salt-added water-packed tuna, drained
1 small celery stalk, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped jarred roasted red pepper
1 scallion, minced
3 tablespoons low-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
4 teaspoons mayonnaise or softened butter
4 slices whole-grain bread
2 slices sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Stir tuna, celery, roasted red pepper, scallion, yogurt, mustard and pepper together in a medium bowl until well blended.
Spread 1 teaspoon mayonnaise (or butter) on one side of each slice of bread. Flip 2 of the slices and top each with half of the tuna mixture, 1 slice cheese and another slice of bread, mayonnaise-side up.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook, turning once, until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 675 mg, Sugar 5 g

HEALTHY TUNA MELTS

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Quick and easy to make for lunch or dinner! My husband asked me to make him a tuna melt. I'd never eaten one (I don't like tuna except for grilled tuna steaks), let alone made one, so I tried this recipe from The Complete Cooking Light Cookbook. I've made this for him a few times now, and he says they're good! He's not big on English muffins so we normally use whole wheat toast instead.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 cup celery, chopped
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 (12 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
4 English muffins, split and toasted
1 tomatoes, cut into 8 slices
2 ounces low-fat swiss cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

Preheat broiler.
Combine first 6 ingredients and spread 3 tablespoons of the mixture on each muffin half.
Top each half with 1 tomato slice and 1 tablespoon cheese.
Broil 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.