Mozzarella Tuna Melts

Name: Mozzarella Tuna Melts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (6 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained and flaked; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise; 4 hamburger buns, split; 4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese; 4 tomato slices; 4 lettuce leaves

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

While the soup simmers, Jo assembles tasty Mozzarella Tuna Melts. "Our daughter's home economics teacher shared the recipe for these all-American favorites," she notes. Using a mini food processor to chop the celery and onion for the filling helps shave preparation time. Then Jo just pops the sandwiches in the oven.

Ingredients

1 can (6 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
4 hamburger buns, split
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 tomato slices
4 lettuce leaves

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the tuna, celery, onion and mayonnaise. Spread on bottom of buns; set bun tops aside. Top tuna mixture with a slice of cheese and tomato.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top each with a lettuce leaf; replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 272 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 648mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.

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