Tuna Melts

Tuna melt on a whole wheat bun served with sliced bell peppers and romaine lettuce.
Number of portions: 1 Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 15 minutes

 

Ingredients

  • 1 slice whole wheat bread or bun*
  • ¼ can low sodium tuna, drained
  • 1 tbsp plain 2% Greek yogurt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried dill
  • 2 tbsp green onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp partly skimmed mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Place the slice of bread on the baking sheet.
  • Mix together the tuna, Greek yogurt, black pepper, and dill in a bowl.
  • Lightly fold in the green onion and red bell pepper.
  • Spoon over the slice of bread and top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake until the cheese is melted and bread is toasted, about 8-10 minutes.

*Note: Nutrient analysis done with whole wheat bread.

Nutrient Per portion
Calories 186 kcal
Protein 20 g
Carbohydrates 16 g
Fat 4 g
Fibre 3 g
Sodium 276 mg

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