Tuna Melt

NUTRITION PROFILE:
Low Calorie | Low Carb | Low Sodium | Low Sat Fat | Heart Healthy | Healthy Weight

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

Ingredients

12 ounces canned chunk light tuna, drained (see Note)
1 medium shallot, minced (2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash of hot sauce
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted
2 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Method

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Combine tuna, shallot, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt, hot sauce and pepper in a medium bowl. Spread 1/4 cup of the tuna mixture on each slice of toast; top with tomato slices and 2 tablespoons cheese. Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 252 calories; 6 g fat (3 g sat, 0 g mono); 66 mg cholesterol; 16 g carbohydrate; 31 g protein; 3 g fiber; 408 mg sodium; 242 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A & Vitamin C (20% daily value).
1 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 vegetable, 3 very lean meat, 1/2 high-fat meat

Source: www.eatingwell.com