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Tuna Melt Sandwich

Serves

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4

Cost/Serving

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$1.59

Serving Size: 1 sandwich

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (5 ounces each) chunk light tuna canned in water, drained
  • 1/3 cup onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 slices whole wheat bread
  • 4 tomato slices (1 medium tomato)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Combine tuna, onion, mayonnaise, ground black pepper, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Mix well.
  3. Place bread on baking sheet.
  4. Spoon about 1/4 of the tuna mixture on each piece of bread. Spread mixture evenly to the edges. Top with a tomato slice.
  5. Bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven.
  6. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons shredded cheese on top of each sandwich. Return to oven. Bake an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is toasted.

Tips

Use four pouches (2.6 ounces each) chunk light tuna in water instead of canned tuna.

Substitute other types of shredded or sliced cheese for the shredded cheddar cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

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

Calories 240

 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
 
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 340mg
15%
Total Carbohydrates 17g
6%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 3g
 
Includes 2g Added Sugars
4%
Protein 25g
 
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 148mg
10%
Iron 2mg
10%
Potassium 350mg
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.