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Tuna Melt

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 5 ounce can light tuna packed in water
  • 2 medium stalks celery - chopped
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp onion - finely chopped
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 12 slices 100% whole wheat bread

Directions
 

  • Wash your hands, clean your cooking area, and tops of canned food items.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Drain tuna and break the meat apart with a fork.
  • Wash and chop the celery and dice the cheese.
  • Mix tuna, celery, cheese, light mayonnaise, onion, salt, and pepper into a medium mixing bowl with a spoon.
  • Divide tuna mixture into six portions, place each portion on six slices of whole wheat bread. Then place a single slice of bread on top of each. (you will make a total of 6 sandwiches).
  • Wrap each sandwich on a square of aluminum foil, folding edges securely.
  • Bake about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Pierce foil to release steam before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serv. size: 1 sandwich, Amount per serving: Calories 220, Total Fat 6g (8% DV), Sat. Fat 1.5g (8% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 15mg (5% DV), Sodium 420g (18% DV), Total Carb. 26g (9% DV), Fiber 0g (0% DV), Total Sugars 3g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 16g, D (0% DV), Calcium 139mg (10% DV), Iron 2mg (10% DV), Potas. 254mg (6% DV).
Keyword Dairy, English, Grains, Protein, Vegetables