High Protein Tuna Melt
A comforting and nutritious tuna melt packed with protein, featuring creamy tuna, Greek yogurt, and melty cheese on whole grain bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein, Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 2 slices of whole grain bread
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- Butter or cooking spray for grilling
Instructions
- Mix together the drained tuna, Greek yogurt, mustard, chopped celery, chopped onion, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Spread the tuna mixture evenly on one slice of bread and top it generously with shredded cheese.
- Place the second slice of bread on top of the cheese-covered tuna mix, creating a delicious sandwich.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or cooking spray to coat the surface.
- Grill the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread turns golden brown and the cheese is delightfully melted.
- Remove from the skillet, slice your warm sandwich in half, and serve it hot for a truly comforting meal.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices like paprika or jalapeños into the tuna mix. Can be paired with a side salad or vegetable soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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