Peckkale

Tuna Melt

Prep time: 10 minutes
Start to finish:15 minutesng)

This tuna melt is as good as the melts we remember from our childhood, but fits into a healthy diet. Serve with a green salad for a quick, satisfying supper or by itself for an easy weekend lunch.

4 slices whole-wheat bread
2 6-ounce cans chunk light tuna, drained
1 medium shallot, minced (2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash of hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1. Preheat the broiler.

2. Toast bread in a toaster.

3. Combine tuna, shallot, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt, hot sauce and pepper in a medium bowl. Spread 1/4 cup of the tuna mixture on each slice of toast; top with tomato slices and 2 tablespoons cheese. Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.
Per serving: 269 calories;
8 g fat (4 g sat, 1 g mono);
68 mg cholesterol;
18 g carbohydrate;
30 g protein;
3 g fiber;
403 mg sodium.

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (20% daily value), Vitamin C (20% dv).

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BMI 41.1 / 21.9 /24
224/219/120 /131 -104 lbs ...... 11 lb Below Goal.... Made Goal on April 21. 10 Months and 4 Days post-op!
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