Healthy Tuna Melt Recipe
created by
Sarah S. Apr. 18, 2025
“Beans and tuna”
Coach Gigi
“Beans and tuna are always a great high-protein choice Sarah! Thank you very much for the update. With that youve hit your lunch/dinner goal for the week. Excellent work!”
Instructions
1.
In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, diced celery, diced red onion, shredded carrots, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined. (5 minutes)
2.
Preheat a skillet over medium heat. (2 minutes)
3.
Spread the tuna mixture evenly on 4 slices of whole grain bread. Top with spinach leaves and, if desired, sprinkle with shredded cheese. (3 minutes)
4.
Top with the remaining slices of bread to form sandwiches. (1 minute)
5.
Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. (8 minutes)
6.
Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve warm.
Ingredients
1.
2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
2.
1/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain, low-fat)
3.
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4.
1/4 cup diced celery
5.
1/4 cup diced red onion
6.
1/4 cup shredded carrots
7.
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
8.
Salt and pepper to taste
9.
8 slices whole grain bread
10.
1 cup spinach leaves
11.
1 cup low-fat shredded cheese (optional)
Nutrition
calories
320
fat
8
saturates
2
carbohydrates
36
fibres
6
sugar
3
addedSugar
0
protein
30
Healthy Tuna Melt Recipe
My Rating
Sarah S.Author
"Beans and tuna"
Coach Gigi
"Beans and tuna are always a great high-protein choice Sarah! Thank you very much for the update. With that youve hit your lunch/dinner goal for the week. Excellent work!"