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Tuna Melt Sandwich

Serves

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4

Cost/Serving

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$0.88

Serving Size: 1 open face sandwich

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (6 ounces) tuna (canned in water), drained
  • 1/3 cup onion, chopped (green or yellow)
  • 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 slices whole wheat bread
  • 4 tomato slices (1 medium tomato)
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In medium bowl, combine tuna, onion, mayonnaise, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.
  3. Place bread on baking sheet.
  4. Spoon about 1/4 of the tuna mixture on each piece of bread. Spread mixutre nearly to the edges.
  5. Add a tomato slice.
  6. Bake 5 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese on top of each sandwich. Return to oven for another 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is toasted.

Tips

Experiment with other kinds of cheese.

You can use any whole grain bread or split rolls.

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Nutrition Facts

4 Servings Per Recipe
Serving Size: 1 open face sandwich
Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
 
Cholesterol 40mg
13%
Sodium 360mg
16%
Total Carbohydrates 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Total Sugars 3g
 
Added Sugars
NA*
Protein 29g
 
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
1%
Calcium 165mg
13%
Iron 2.3mg
13%
Potassium 385mg
8%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

NA* - We are currently in the process of integrating the new FDA Nutrition Standards. Added Sugar information is not currently available for the recipe. We will be updating the information shortly.