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Heart Healthy Tuna Melts Recipe

Tuna melts are a classic comfort food that tastes even better with heart-healthy ingredients. Whole-wheat bread lends a hearty flavor that is filling, fast and downright delicious.

Ingredients

Recipe yields 2 servings

3 oz light tuna, packed in water, drained and flaked

2 Tbsp chopped onion

1/3 cup chopped celery

1/8 tsp black pepper

2 Tbsp low-fat mayonnaise

4 slices whole wheat bread

1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven or toaster oven to 400°.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine tuna, onion, celery, pepper and mayonnaise and stir gently.

Step 3

Divide tuna mixture among 2 slices of bread. Sprinkle with cheese and top with remaining 2 slices of bread.

Step 4

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until warm, the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown. Serve immediately.

Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 245

Make this for: Healthy Kids

Dietary Review:

Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size: 1 sandwich

Per serving:

calories:245

total fat:9g

sat fat:4g

cholesterol:38mg

sodium:575mg

total carb:23g

fibers:4g

proteins:20g

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Heart Healthy Tuna Melts Recipe

Ingredients

Recipe yields 2 servings

3 oz light tuna, packed in water, drained and flaked

2 Tbsp chopped onion

1/3 cup chopped celery

1/8 tsp black pepper

2 Tbsp low-fat mayonnaise

4 slices whole wheat bread

1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven or toaster oven to 400°.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine tuna, onion, celery, pepper and mayonnaise and stir gently.

Step 3

Divide tuna mixture among 2 slices of bread. Sprinkle with cheese and top with remaining 2 slices of bread.

Step 4

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until warm, the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown. Serve immediately.