Delicious Tomato + Avocado Tuna Melt in Just 15 Minutes

This Tomato + Avocado Tuna Melt is a quick and nutritious dish combining creamy avocado, juicy tomato, and melty cheese on a toasted English muffin.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 melts

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Tuna Mixture

2 cans Blue Harbor Fish Company Wild Albacore Tuna Requires no draining when using pouches
1 large Avocado Choose ripe for best texture
0.5 lime Juice of Half a Lime Lemon juice can substitute
Salt & Pepper to Taste Adjust according to palate

For the Assembly

4 pieces English Muffins, split Substitute with gluten-free if desired
1 sliced Sliced Tomato Any type of tomato will work
1 cup Finely Shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese Cheddar or mozzarella are alternatives

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Medium Bowl
fork

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, mash one ripe avocado until smooth, then mix in wild albacore tuna, lime juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Place four split English muffins cut-side up on a baking sheet. Evenly distribute the avocado-tuna mixture on each muffin half.
Slice one fresh tomato and place a slice on each tuna-muffin. Sprinkle shredded Monterrey Jack cheese over the sandwiches.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, watching for the cheese to bubble but not burn.
Switch to broil mode and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meltCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture and flavor.

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