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Hi-Protein Low Carb Tuna Melt Toastie Recipe

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Hi-Protein Low Carb Tuna Melt Toastie Recipe

Introduction

Golden, crispy and loaded with cheesy goodness, this Hi-Protein Low Carb Tuna Melt is lunch done the smarter way. Filled with a creamy tuna mixture, melty mozzarella and finished with garlic parsley butter, every bite delivers the perfect crunch-meets-melt moment. Served on Hi-Protein Low Carb Wholegrain bread, it’s hearty, satisfying and ideal for easy lunches, post workout or whenever you’re craving something warm and cheesy.

Ingredients

Method

1
In a bowl, combine the tuna, Greek yoghurt, mustard, cornichons, cornichon juice, and spring onions. Mix well until combined
2
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the garlic and parsley
3
Lay the bread slices on a board and brush one side of each slice with the garlic parsley butter
4
Divide the tuna mixture between two slices of bread and spread evenly. Top each with 40g mozzarella, then sandwich with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing out
5
Place into an air fryer and cook at 200°C for 5–8 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese has melted to your liking
6
Slice in half and enjoy immediately
FAQs

The story goes that the tuna melt got its name in the 1960’s when a cook at the Woolworth’s lunch counter accidentally dropped tuna salad on a grilled cheese sandwich. The name is also a nod to its melted, cheesy consistency. 

Tuna melts are delicious on their own, but if you want to round out your lunch, adding a side salad or some coleslaw will turn a satisfying lunch into a complete meal. For a more decadent choice, nestle it next to some hot chips or wedges. You can also experiment with different toppings, adding lettuce, onions or different types of cheese. 

While cheddar cheese is a classic choice, tuna also goes well with soft cheeses like mozzarella or burrata. For a mild choice that’s also easy to melt, try havarti, provolone, or Swiss cheese.