Tuna Melt Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Tuna Melt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini (about 7 ounces each); Olive oil-flavored cooking spray; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 4 (1-ounce) slices multigrain bread, toasted; 1 (9-ounce) can solid white tuna in water, drained; 1/4 cup light mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 16 (1/4-inch-thick) slices plum tomato; 4 (3/4-ounce) slices 1/3-less-fat Swiss or fat-free American cheese

Servings: persons

2 medium zucchini (about 7 ounces each)
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 (1-ounce) slices multigrain bread, toasted
1 (9-ounce) can solid white tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
16 (1/4-inch-thick) slices plum tomato
4 (3/4-ounce) slices 1/3-less-fat Swiss or fat-free American cheese

1
Slice zucchini in half crosswise; then slice into 1/4-inch lengthwise slices.
2
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add half of the zucchini; cook 5 minutes. Turn slices over, sprinkle with half of the herbs and pepper; cook 5 minutes or until tender. Repeat with remaining zucchini, herbs, and pepper. Divide zucchini slices evenly among toast slices.
3
Combine tuna, mayonnaise, and onion in a small bowl, stir well. Spread 1/2 cup tuna mixture over each zucchini-topped bread slice; top each with 4 tomato slices and 1 cheese slice.
4
Place sandwiches on a baking sheet; broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts.

617

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium zucchini (about 7 ounces each), Olive oil-flavored cooking spray, 2 teaspoons dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Tuna Melt falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tuna Melt

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions