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Citrus Tuna Melt

Citrus Tuna Melt

4 Ratings
4 Ratings
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Citrus Tuna Melt
Makes: 6 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This warm toasted sandwich is easy to make. Our recipe uses one slice of bread per serving. An open-faced sandwich has less sodium and fewer calories.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (about 12 ounces) tuna, drained
  • 2 tablespoons lime (or lemon) juice
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup tomatoes, diced (or 2 tablespoons, about 2 ounces, low-sodium diced tomatoes, drained)
  • 1/2 cup apple, diced
  • 1/4 cup celery, diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 slices whole grain bread (or homemade bread)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne or jalapeño chilies, diced (optional)
  • 3 slices pasteurized process American cheese, cut into halves
  • 6 slices tomatoes
  • 6 leaves lettuce

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine tuna, lime juice, onion, tomatoes, apple, celery, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Toast the bread.
  4. Place 6 slices of toasted bread on a cookie sheet. Put an even amount of tuna mixture on top of each slice. If using parsley and chilies, add these too.
  5. Put 1/2 slice cheese on top of the tuna and bake for about 3 minutes.
  6. Add an extra slice of tomato and lettuce on top if you like.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

Source:

A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods
USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 open sandwich
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 191
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 24 mg
Sodium 408 mg
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 21 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 152 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 380 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 191
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 15 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 107 mg
Cholesterol 24 mg
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 21 g
Minerals
Calcium 152 mg
Potassium 380 mg
Sodium 408 mg
Copper 152 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 48 mg
Phosphorus 228 mg
Selenium 48 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 103 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 1.6 mg
Vitamin C 13 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 75 mcg
Folate 45 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 7 mg
Choline 34 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Grains 1 ounces
Protein Foods 2 ounces
Dairy 1/4 cups
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