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Tuna Melt Sandwich

"Better than Take Out" Tuna Melt Sandwich

Course Main Course
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 2 cans tuna in olive oil 4 oz / 110 grams each
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise 120 grams
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard 15 grams
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic finely grated or minced
  • 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
  • 1 tsp lemon juice 5 ml
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 8 grams
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 cup shredded Manchego cheese 120 grams
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Lightly toast the slices of bread in a toaster, then place them in a baking tray or baking pan that's lined with foil paper, all in a single layer

  2. Drain the cans of tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath, gently flake the tuna, then add into a large bowl, along with the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, paprika, lemon juice and parsley, season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together until well mixed

  3. Evenly spread the tuna mixture over the 4 slices of toasted bread

  4. Thinly slice the tomato, add a couple of slices over each bread, then top off with the shredded cheese, making sure to cover the entire surface

  5. Add into a preheated oven, broil only option (top heat), between 4 to 5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted, then remove from the oven

  6. Sprinkle each one with chopped fresh parsley, serve at once, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
"Better than Take Out" Tuna Melt Sandwich
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 37mg12%
Sodium 1032mg45%
Potassium 337mg10%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 801IU16%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 194mg19%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.