Dinner Low-Calorie Dinner Quick Low-Calorie Dinner 20-Minute Low-Calorie Dinners Tomato Bun Tuna Melt 4.8 (4) 4 Reviews Make a bun out of a tomato in this healthy low-carb tuna melt recipe that swaps bread for veggies. You save 23 grams of carbohydrate and get 1 veggie serving while you're at it! By Katie Webster Katie Webster Katie Webster is a recipe developer, food photographer and author of the blog HealthySeasonalRecipes.com, where she shares easy and nutritious recipes for busy families. Her recipes have appeared in EatingWell, Fitness, Parents, Parenting and several Edible Communities publications. Her recipes and photography have been featured on popular online sites, including Kitchn and Parade. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb High-Calcium Bone Health Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 tablespoons low-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 (7 ounce) can light tuna in water, drained 2 teaspoons chopped capers Pinch of dried dill Ground pepper to taste 4 large slicing tomatoes, cored and cut in half lengthwise 4 slices deli-style sharp Cheddar cheese Directions Arrange rack in upper third of oven. Preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil. Combine yogurt and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Mix in tuna, breaking up the chunks. Add capers, dill and pepper and stir to combine. Set tomato halves on foil, cut-side up. Divide the tuna mixture evenly among 4 of the halves. Top with cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, 4 to 6 minutes. Top with the other tomato half. Let cool slightly before serving. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2017 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 218 Calories 13g Fat 8g Carbs 18g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 sandwich Calories 218 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 5g Protein 18g 37% Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 48mg 16% Vitamin A 1900IU 38% Vitamin C 25mg 28% Folate 37mcg 9% Sodium 372mg 16% Calcium 234mg 18% Iron 1mg 8% Magnesium 40mg 9% Potassium 543mg 12% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.