$2.71 a serving · 12 min
- Under 30 min
- One pan
- Pescatarian
- Nut-free
- High protein
- PCOS-friendly
- Heart-healthy
- Anti-inflammatory
- Thyroid-friendly
- Comfort food
- Family friendly
- Fish
Cost is the ingredients you actually use. About $10.84 if you cook for four.
- Calories
- 580 kcal
- Protein
- 44g
- Carbs
- 38g
- Fat
- 29g
Ingredients
For one serving, in kitchen measures, grouped the way the store is laid out.
Produce
- Celery½ stalk
- Tomatoes½ medium
Dairy & eggs
- Cheddar¼ cup
- Butter1 tsp
Bakery
- Bread2 slices
Pantry
- Canned tuna1 can
- Mayonnaise1 tbsp
How to cook it
- 1
Drain the tuna and mix it with the mayo, finely chopped celery and black pepper.
- 2
Spread the tuna over one slice of bread, top with the sliced tomato and grated cheddar and close the sandwich.
- 3
Butter the outsides of the bread.
- 4
Cook in a skillet over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes a side until golden and the cheese has melted.
People also ask
- What to serve with Classic Tuna Melt?
- Teriyaki Chicken Quinoa Bowl, Greek Chicken Couscous Bowl, or Chicken Burrito Bowl. Those sit in the same style as Classic Tuna Melt and keep the grocery list from exploding.
- Is Classic Tuna Melt good for a weeknight?
- 12 minutes, start to plate. That is the kind of meal you cook the night you eat it, not Sunday.
- Is Classic Tuna Melt high protein?
- Yes. 44g of protein a serving from fish.
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