Snappy Tuna Melts

Name: Snappy Tuna Melts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pouch (11 ounces) light tuna in water; 1 hard-boiled large egg, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy balsamic vinaigrette; 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard, optional; 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split; 8 slices tomato; 8 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

I lightened up a tuna melt by switching mayo to creamy balsamic vinaigrette. Kids and adults both go for this quick meal hero. —Christine Schenher, Exeter, California

Ingredients

1 pouch (11 ounces) light tuna in water
1 hard-boiled large egg, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy balsamic vinaigrette
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard, optional
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
8 slices tomato
8 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix tuna, egg, vinaigrette and, if desired, mustard. Place buns on an ungreased baking sheet, cut side up. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Spread tuna mixture over buns; top with tomato and cheese. Broil 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

2 open-faced sandwiches (calculated without mustard): 341 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 557mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.

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