Description
This high-protein tuna & white bean melt combines creamy white beans, tender tuna, and gooey melted cheese for a rich, satisfying sandwich that’s packed with flavor. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or a post-workout snack, this easy-to-customize melt is hearty, nutritious, and guaranteed to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of tuna, drained
- ½ cup mashed cannellini beans
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or plant-based cheese)
- 4 slices whole-grain bread (or gluten-free bread)
Optional Add-ins:
- Spinach leaves
- Roasted red peppers
- Fresh parsley
- Diced jalapeños
- Fresh basil or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven broiler and lightly toast the bread slices.
- In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, mashed cannellini beans, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, red onion, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the tuna mixture evenly over each toasted bread slice.
- Top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Broil for 3–5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or spinach leaves and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt.
- Add greens like spinach or arugula under the cheese for extra nutrients.
- Toast the bread before assembling to avoid sogginess.
- Store tuna mixture in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge.
- For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free bread.
- For a vegan option, use marinated tofu and plant-based cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Broil
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 45mg