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Tomato Tuna Melt

Servings

2

Serving size

2 'melts'
COOKING TIME
<30 minutes

This recipe may be multiplied, but once cooked, leftover ‘melts’ will become soggy. Best to keep the tuna/egg mixture separate and assemble the ‘melts’ at the last minute.

Tomato Tuna Melt

Ingredients

1 can Canned no-salt added tuna fish in water (packed in water)(drained)
1 large Egg(s) (hard boiled)(chopped)
1 Tbsp. Reduced fat mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. Pickle relish, sweet
1/4 tsp. Apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
1/8 tsp. Salt
1 to taste Black pepper
4 slice, thick/large (1/2 thick) Tomatoes
1/2 ounce Reduced fat cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions

Preheat broiler and line a small sheet pan with foil.

Combine drained tuna and chopped hard boiled egg in medium mixing bowl.

Add the mayonnaise, mustard, relish, vinegar or lemon juice, salt and pepper. Combine.

Lay the tomato slices on the sheet pan and top each with 1/4 of the tuna salad mixture.

Sprinkle each tomato stack with 1/4 of the shredded cheddar cheese.

Transfer to the broiler and cook just until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers, and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe contains cheese, and some who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free bread in this dish.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

The tomato stacks may also be served on toasted whole wheat English muffins, for an open face sandwich, or over mixed greens lightly dressed with olive oil and lemon.

"The most evocative food smell is American seaside food - tuna melts and cookie dough ice cream, or the British version, fish and chips and toffee apples."

Sophie Dahl