10-Minute Tuna Melt (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tuna Mixture
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1 small celery stalk, finely diced
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1 (5-ounce) can water-packed, no-salt-added tuna, thoroughly drained
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3 tablespoons plain low-fat Greek yogurt
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1 scallion, finely chopped
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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2 tablespoons roasted red pepper from a jar, chopped
→ For Sandwich Assembly
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2 slices Cheddar cheese, sharp
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4 slices whole-grain bread
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4 teaspoons softened butter or mayonnaise
# Instructions:
01 -
Grab a medium-sized bowl and stir together the tuna, celery, yogurt, mustard, red pepper, scallion, and pepper. Keep combining until everything is even and looks blended.
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Spread 1 teaspoon of softened butter (or mayo) onto one side of each bread slice. Lay 2 slices down, buttery side touching the counter, and divide the tuna filling evenly between them. Place a slice of cheddar over each tuna portion, then cover with the other slices, buttery side facing up.
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Heat a large pan over medium. Add the sandwiches and let them cook until the bottom turns golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Turn them over and cook the other side until it’s also golden, and the cheese is gooey and melted, another 3-5 minutes.
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Take the sandwiches out of the pan and enjoy them right away while they’re warm and cheesy.
# Notes:
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Swapping in Greek yogurt for some mayo cuts down on fat while boosting protein levels.
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Stick to no-salt-added tuna to keep the meal lower in sodium.
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To get a crunchier finish, choose butter for the bread instead of mayo.