"Better than Deli" Mediterranean Tuna Melt Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna in olive oil 4 oz / 110 grams each
- 1/3 cup low fat plain Greek yogurt 90 grams
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard 15 grams
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion 60 grams
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives (sliced) 30 grams
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley 8 grams
- 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
- 1/4 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika .65 grams
- 6 slices sourdough sandwich bread
- 3 slices provolone cheese
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 ml
- sea salt & black pepper
Instructions
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Drain the cans of tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath and gently flake the tuna
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Transfer the tuna into a large bowl, along with the Greek yogurt, dijon mustard, chopped red onion, grated garlic, sliced kalamata olives, chopped parsey, lemon juice, paprika, and season with salt & pepper, mix together until well mixed
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Heat a nonstick fry pan with a medium heat
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In the meantime, add the tuna mixture over 3 slices of sandwich bread, then top off with a slice of cheese and another piece of bread, drizzle the top of each sandwich with a kiss of olive oil
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Once the pan is nice and hot add in the sandwiches oil side down, gently push down on each sandwich so they are well compacted
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After 3 to 4 minutes, drizzle the top of each sandwich with another kiss of olive oil, then gently flip each one, place a lid on the pan, not fully covering the pan, go for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted
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Serve hot, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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