Tomato Bun Tuna Melt

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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!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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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

  1. Arrange rack in upper third of oven. Preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil.

  2. Combine yogurt and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Mix in tuna, breaking up the chunks. Add capers, dill and pepper and stir to combine.

  3. 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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

218 Calories
13g Fat
8g Carbs
18g Protein
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.

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