Tuna Melt
- Two 6-ounce cans solid white albacore tuna packed in water, well drained
- 2 medium celery stalks, chopped fine
- 6 tablespoons Roccos Magnificent Mayonnaise (page 200) or store-bought reduced-fat mayonnaise, such as Hellmanns Low-Fat Mayonnaise Dressing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices whole-grain European-style bread, such as Rubschlager
- 3 ounces 75% reduced-fat cheddar, such as Cabot, sliced
- Nonfat cooking spray
- Heat 2 large nonstick saute pans over medium-low heat.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together the tuna, celery, and mayonnaise.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Lay 4 slices of bread on a work surface.
- Divide the sliced cheese among the bread slices, and then divide the tuna salad among the bread slices.
- Top each sandwich with another piece of bread.
- When the pans are hot, spray them well with cooking spray.
- Add 2 sandwiches to each pan, and spray the top slices of bread lightly with the cooking spray.
- Weight the sandwiches down with plates that are slightly smaller than the circumference of the pans.
- Cook the sandwiches until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese has melted, about 4 minutes per side.
- (Alternatively, you can use a panini press to cook the sandwiches.)
- Cut the sandwiches in half, and serve.
- Fat: 92g (before), 7.1g (after)
- Calories: 1,230 (before), 343 (after)
- Protein: 36g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Cholesterol: 48mg
- Fiber: 6g
- Sodium: 909mg
white albacore, celery stalks, roccos magnificent mayonnaise, salt, bread, cheddar, spray
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/tuna-melt-374919 (may not work)