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Makeover Tuna Melt Bites Recipe

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For a healthier take on this diner special, our test kitchen updated to tinier "tuna melt bites," pumped up nutrition with whole wheat buns, slashed calories by substituting fat-free mayo and reduced-fat cheese, and added tomato and spinach on top. Give these a try! Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Makeover Tuna Melt Bites Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

20 5 25

Ingredients

2 cans (5 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 whole wheat hot dog buns, split
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
3 slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese, quartered
1/2 cup fresh baby spinach

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. Place hot dog buns cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Spoon tuna mixture over bottom halves; top with tomato and cheese slices. Broil 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top with spinach. Replace bun tops. Secure with toothpicks; cut each sandwich into thirds. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3 mini sandwiches equals 274 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 806 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 27 g protein.

Originally published as Makeover Tuna Melt Bites in Healthy Cooking February/March 2010, p22

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2011 by Frances T. Larkin

This recipe is similar to one I use with the following differences: I wash the tuna in addition to draining it ( I am sodium sensitive),

I skip the spinach which does not agree with me, and sometime add a T. chopped bread & butter pickles.

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2011 by silly girl

The do sell tuna "drainers".

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2011 by Lizzie1949

It serves 4, because there are four buns, but into 3 pieces...3 pieces equal 1 serving.

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2011 by rshanna

I believe it will fill 4 hot dog buns...each of which are cut in thirds. 4 servings

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2011 by ellen hinz

How does it provide 4 servings when it's cut into thirds?

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2011 by goodfoodshows

Great recipe! On draining the tuna - if you have a round potato masher, it works like a dream - just push it into the can and tuna is drained!!

Reviewed on May. 16, 2010 by mjlouk

I had a hard time draining the tuna enough and had to add bread crumbs; next time I will use tuna in the pouch so I don't have to worry about draining it. It tasted good anyway!