Rush-Hour Tuna Melts

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 can (6 ounces) solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel, if desired
  • 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 4 whole wheat English muffins, split and lightly toasted
  • 8 slices tomato
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°. Mix tuna, celery, onion, lemon peel and mayonnaise in medium bowl.
  • 2
    Spread about 3 tablespoons tuna mixture on each English muffin half. Top each with tomato slice; sprinkle with cheese. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • 3
    Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and sandwiches are thoroughly heated.

  • It’s never too early to include kids in heart-healthy eating, so they learn good habits from day one. Ask them to help plan and prepare dinner to get them interested in foods and what they eat. In this easy recipe, they can mix the tuna and mayonnaise and make their own sandwiches. (You may need to help them use the oven, though.)

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
270
Calories from Fat
40
Total Fat
4 1/2g
7%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
890mg
37%
Potassium
430mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
33g
11%
Dietary Fiber
6g
23%
Sugars
6g
Protein
24g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
40%
40%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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