Looney Tuna Mega Melt


This toasty HG makeover has all the flavor but less than half the calories of the original. Success!

Entire recipe: 335 calories, 11.5g total fat (3.5g sat fat), 749mg sodium, 31.5g carbs, 5.5g fiber, 5.5g sugars, 28.5g protein

You’ll Need: baking sheet, medium bowl

Prep: 5 minutes • Cook: 10 minutes

2 slices whole-grain bread with 60 to 80 calories per slice

One 2.6-ounce pouch albacore tuna in water, thoroughly drained and flaked

2 tablespoons finely chopped cucumber

1 tablespoon finely chopped onion

1 tablespoon light mayonnaise

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

⅛ teaspoon onion powder

Dash black pepper

1 slice reduced-fat cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. Lightly toast bread, and lay on a baking sheet.

3. In a medium bowl, mix all remaining ingredients except cheese.

4. Evenly top one bread slice with the tuna mixture. Top with cheese and the other bread slice.

5. Bake until bread is fully toasted and cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.

MAKES 1 SERVING

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Tuna is one of the most consumed types of fish in America, and the classic tuna melt is super popular. But the average tuna melt clocks in at approximately 800 calories!