Best Veggie Tuna Melts Recipes

TUNA AND VEGGIE MELTS

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Give a lunchtime favorite added color, flavor, and crunch with shredded carrots, sliced tomatoes, and two kinds of cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (6-oz.) can water-packed tuna, drained
1/4 cup low-fat small curd cottage cheese
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup shredded carrot
4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
4 slices tomato
4 oz. (1 cup) shredded mozzarella or Cheddar cheese

Steps:

In medium bowl, combine tuna, cottage cheese, mayonnaise and carrot; mix well.
Spread tuna mixture evenly onto toasted bread slices. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Top each with tomato slice and cheese.
Broil 6 to 8 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 5 g

VEGGIE TUNA MELTS

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"I created this recipe when I got married 20 years ago and have served it countless times since then," writes Marilyn Smelser of Albany, Oregon, "Sometimes I add a little chili powder, heap the tuna mixture over tortilla chips instead and microwave for hearty nachos."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 English muffins, split and toasted
8 thin slices tomato

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the tuna, red pepper, mushrooms, cheese and olives. Fold in mayonnaise. Spread over English muffin halves. Top each with a tomato slice. , Broil 6 in. from the heat for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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