Tuna Melts
Provided by Jessica Mallory, RDN, CD
Vitality Health & Fitness, LLC
Ingredients List
▫ 6 Slices of 100% Whole Wheat Bread (Orowheat bread used for Nutrition facts)
▫ 1Avocado,mashed
▫ 4 – 5 oz. Cans of White Tuna (Water Packed)
▫ 12 Slices of Reduced Sodium Dill Pickle Sandwich Slices
▫ 1⁄4 cup + 1 tbsp of Light Mayonnaise (Roundy’s or other brand)
▫ 1 tsp of ground Black Pepper
▫ 1⁄2tspofTableSalt
▫ 2 tsp of Dijon Mustard
▫ 1-2 large Tomatoes (Sliced into 6 slices)
▫ 2 cups of baby spinach
▫ 1./2 cup of Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese or Jalapeno cheddar cheese
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Toast 6 slices of 100% whole wheat bread. While the bread is being toasted, peel and mash the avocado. Spread evenly on each slice of bread (1-1.5 tbsp per slice). Place slices of bread on a baking sheet, evenly spacing them apart.
2. Open and drain each can of tuna, set aside. In a medium sized bowl, add tuna, mayo, pepper, salt, dijon mustard. Mix well. Divide the tuna mixture evenly between each slice of bread.
3. Top the tuna mixture with 1/3 cup of fresh baby spinach, 2 slices of Dill pickle, 1 thick slice of tomato. Sprinkle each tuna melt with the shredded cheese, dividing evenly.
4. Bake the tuna melts until warm and cheese is bubbling (~5 or 6 minutes).
*Side Suggestion (included in nutrition facts): Enjoy with a medium sized apple and 1 serving of “Popcorners Whole grain chips” (flavor of choice)
