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WW Recipe of the Day: Easy Healthy English Muffin Tuna Melt
These open face tuna melt sandwiches serve two and make a nice light, simple lunch or supper.They are the perfect way to elevate yourbasic tuna sandwich into a sensational one.
WW Tuna Melt Sandwich
Easy Healthy English Muffin Tuna Melts for Two Melt Recipe Notes
A lightened up version of a diner classic the whole family will love. Vary the seasonings to suit your tastes and preferences. Feel free to use all light mayonnaise or all Greek yogurt if you prefer.
Skinny Open-Faced English Muffin Tuna Melt Recipe Variations
No Cheddar Cheese: Substitute American, Swiss, Muenster or Jack
No Greek Yogurt: Substitute light mayonnaise
No Light mayonnaise: Substitute Greek Yogurt
Possible Additions: Diced celery, shredded carrot, diced onion or green onion, dash of hot sauce
Skinny English Muffin Tuna Melt Serving Suggestions
Serve with a mug of soup or simple side salad. A small handful of chips or grapes or carrot sticks work well too.
How Many Calories and Weight Watchers Points in this Skinny English Muffin Tuna Melt?
According to my calculations each serving has 240 calories and
5 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
6 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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Easy Healthy Open-Faced English Muffin Tuna Melt for Two
A lightened up version of a diner classic the whole family will love. Vary the seasonings to suit your tastes and preferences. Feel free to use all light mayonnaise or all Greek yogurt if you prefer.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time2 minutes mins
Total Time12 minutes mins
Servings (adjustable): 2
Calories: 240
Author: Martha | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
- 2 light multigrain English muffins, split into halves
- 1 can (5 ounces) water packed chunk white albacore tuna, well drained
- 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1-½ tablespoons pickle relish
- 4 large tomato slices
- 4 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat broiler. (I use my toaster oven.)
Lightly toast the muffin halves then place them on a foiled lined baking sheet (affiliate link) that has been lightly coated with nonstick spray.
In a small bowl (affiliate link), combine the tuna, mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard (if using) and relish until well blended.
Spread the tuna mixture evenly between the English muffin halves. Top each with a slice of tomato and tablespoon of the shredded cheese.
Broil until the cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Skinny Open-Faced English Muffin Tuna Melt Recipe Variations
No Cheddar Cheese: Substitute American, Swiss, Muenster or Jack
No Greek Yogurt: Substitute light mayonnaise
No Light mayonnaise: Substitute Greek Yogurt
Possible Additions: Diced celery, shredded carrot, diced onion or green onion, dash of hot sauce
To see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!
5 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
6 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Easy Healthy Open-Faced English Muffin Tuna Melt for Two
Amount Per Serving (2 halves)
Calories 240Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 7g28%
Protein 25g50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy tuna melt, warm tuna sandwich
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*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
Watch this video to see how to make your own healthy, low carb tuna melt sandwich:
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- The Skinny Tuna Melt (SkinnyTaste)
- Grilled Tuna Melt Made Skinny (Skinny Kitchen)
- Lite Tuna Melt Wrap (SkinnyMs)
- Tuna Melt on a Rice Cake (Shrinking Kitchen)
- Tuna Melt Stuffed Mushrooms (Hungry Girl)
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This video from Nancy Fox at SkinnyKitchen.com shows how she makes her own Weight Watchers Skinny Tuna Melt:
Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.
A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.
She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.
A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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