Two Cheese Tuna Mexi- Melts

Two Cheese Tuna Mexi- Melts
Two Cheese Tuna Mexi- Melts
This new take on an old favourite pairs Mexican flavours with healthy broccoli slaw, two types of gooey melted cheese and canned tuna for an easy, healthy and quick weeknight dinner. If you are looking for canned tuna recipes, this unique, quick and delicious recipe is for you!
  • Preparing Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 4
white meat free gluten free red meat free contains dairy contains eggs dairy free pescatarian
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/2 340g/12oz bag broccoli coleslaw (see notes fo
  • 1/2 cup sharp/old cheddar cheese (light or regular)
  • 1 170g can tuna
  • 1/2 tsp crushed or pureed garlic
  • 1/2 tsp agave syrup
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (can substitute concentrated)
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp jalapenos (i use tamed jalapenos chopped)
  • 3 taco shells (crushed)
  • 1/3 cup canned sliced black olives
  • 4 tbsp salsa
  • 4 pieces of rye bread
  • Carbohydrate 2.82787583413904 g
  • Cholesterol 19.9350000044381 mg
  • Fat 9.96394667083596 g
  • Fiber 0.521708336717262 g
  • Protein 4.4875458334007 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.90173166730068 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 serving (54g)
  • Sodium 304.31533343416 mg
  • Sugar 2.30616749742178 g
  • Trans Fat 4.44426667020194 g
  • Calories 118 calories

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9X13 cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray In a small bowl, mix garlic, lime juice,mayo and agave together with a whisk. Mix tuna, broccoli slaw, green onion, jalapenos, cilantro, black olives and salt together in a large, separate bowl. Pour mayonnaise mixture over broccoli coleslaw/tuna mixture and mix well. Toast bread (to prevent sogginess) Top toast with about 1/3 - 1/2 cup broccoli/tuna mixture (however much you can fit on) Soften taco shells in microwave for 20 seconds then crush. Spread crushed shells over tuna melts, dividing shells between all 4 melts Spread 1 tbsp of salsa on each melt over crushed taco shells. Top with both cheeses, dividing between all 4 melts, Melt in oven for 8 minutes, then turn up to broil for about 2 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and starting to brown. Top with additional salsa and sour cream as garnish, if desired.