The recipe Light side Tuna "Melt"

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Light side Tuna "Melt" recipe is a Dinner meal that takes 10 minutes to make. If you enjoy for Dinner, you will like Light side Tuna "Melt"!

Light side Tuna "Melt"

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Light side Tuna "Melt"

A little lighter way to do a tuna melt for those of us with allergies or who don't feel the need for the cheese. The avocado is used as a base in place of mayo in this recipe. Bread slices can be used in place of the english muffins as well.

What Course Is Light side Tuna "Melt"?

Light side Tuna "Melt" is for Dinner.


How Long Does Light side Tuna "Melt" Recipe Take To Prepare?

Light side Tuna "Melt" takes 10 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Light side Tuna "Melt" Recipe Take To Cook?

Light side Tuna "Melt" takes 10 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Light side Tuna "Melt" Recipe Make?

Light side Tuna "Melt" makes 4 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Light side Tuna "Melt" Recipe?

The ingredients for Light side Tuna "Melt" are:

2 Engish muffins, halved
1 Tbsp olive oil or margarine
1/4 tsp (or less) fresh chopped parsley
1/4 tsp (or less) fresh chopped basil
1-3 small mint leaves finely chopped
1 dash cilantro
1 dash pepper
1 dash salt
1-2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup cucumber, peeled & chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
6 oz light tuna in water(drain excess liquid)
1/4 avocado (creamed or smashed)
4 slices fresh tomato



How Do I Make Light side Tuna "Melt"?

Here is how you make Light side Tuna "Melt":

Preheat you oven to broil. Place 2 english muffins (sliced in half) on a baking sheet with nonstick parchment paper. Lightly brush olive oil or butter on the top of each slice and place the baking sheet into the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes. Chop up celery and cucumber and add it to a small bowl. Finely chop up a few sprigs of parsley, basil leaves, mint leaves and cilantro and add it to the bowl. Add in the tuna, lemon juice and avocado and mix together well. Salt and pepper to taste. Divide the mixture and place on the top of each toasted english muffin half and top with a slice of fresh tomato.Place melts in the oven to broil for 3 to 5 minutes until evenly toasted. Once toasted, serve immediately. Goes well with a nice side salad. Serving Size: One patty melt - makes 4 pattiesNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GADGETRY.


What's The Nutritional Info For Light side Tuna "Melt"?

The nutritional information for Light side Tuna "Melt" is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 179.6
  • Total Fat: 7.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 18.8 mg
  • Sodium: 389.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 13.1 g

What Dietary Needs Does Light side Tuna "Melt" Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Light side Tuna "Melt" is Lactose Free


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