Easy 10-Minute Tuna Melts

These easy 10-minute tuna melts are great for a quick, easy, filling meal. 

Tuna salad is one of my favorite things. Unfortunately, the health benefits of tuna, eggs, and whatever else you put in your salad are diminished by the addition of mayo. So this particular recipe uses my healthy avocado spread in place of Greek yogurt or mayonnaise. Mostly because it’s more delicious than Greek yogurt or mayonnaise. 😛

Plus, anything melt-y is awesome. So I saw this tuna melt recipe on Meaningful Eats and knew I had to try it. Just made a few changes. Normally I’d just link to the recipe for the rest of the instructions, but I did a few things differently and decided to let the recipe reflect those changes.

For some reason, I had some problems finding pita (I guess they were out). So I grabbed a two-pack of naan instead. It was good. Next time I’ll get the garlic naan. 😀 This would be pretty good stuffed into a pita pocket that hasn’t been broiled, though, if you want to give that try.

Anyway, on to the recipe!

Easy 10-Minute Tuna Melts

• 1 can of tuna in water, drained
• 1-2 tablespoons of dill relish
• 2 tablespoons of salsa
• 3 tablespoons avocado spread
• boiled eggs, optional (takes longer than 10 minutes)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1-2 naan or pita
• roma tomato, sliced
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• chopped green onions, to sprinkle

Step 01: Mix the tuna, relish, salsa, avocado spread, chopped boiled eggs (if desired), and any seasonings in a small bowl.

Step 02: Broil your naan, pita, etc. for 2 minutes. Turn over and broil for 1 minute. Remove from oven.

Step 03: Spread the tuna mixture over the naan/pita, top with tomatoes and then cheese and green onions, and put back under the broiler until the cheese is melted (about 2-3 minutes). Remove, let cool, and enjoy!

You can put this on pita, naan, sandwich bread, crackers…or just do what I did with the leftovers and shovel it into your face with a spoon. Seriously. Nom.

This took me less than 10 minutes to make because I didn’t broil it any longer than 3-5 minutes (cheese goes from gooey melty goodness to burnt, crispy disappointment quicker than one would expect).

I’m hoping to find more recipes that aren’t sandwiches to use this spread in, so stay tuned for that. Any ideas? Let me know in the comments!

Easy 10-Minute Tuna Melts

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Serves: 2 Prep Time: 2m Cooking Time: 7m

Ingredients

• 1 can of tuna in water, drained
• 1-2 tablespoons of dill relish
• 2 tablespoons of salsa
• 3 tablespoons avocado spread
• boiled eggs, optional (takes longer than 10 minutes)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1-2 naan or pita
• roma tomato, sliced
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• chopped green onions, to sprinkle

Instructions

Step 01: Mix the tuna, relish, salsa, avocado spread, chopped boiled eggs (if desired), and any seasonings in a small bowl.

Step 02: Broil your naan, pita, etc. for 2 minutes. Turn over and broil for 1 minute. Remove from oven.

Step 03: Spread the tuna mixture over the naan/pita, top with tomatoes and then cheese and green onions, and put back under the broiler until the cheese is melted (about 2-3 minutes). Remove, let cool, and enjoy!

Easy 10-Minute Tuna Melts was last modified: May 22nd, 2017 by Chelsey