Tasty Tuna Melt, No Mayo

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup minced onion
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (squeezed from one fresh lime is best)
• 1 (6 ounce) can solid tuna packed in water, well drained
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 lb cheddar cheese
• 4 slices whole wheat bread
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
• 1 ripe tomato, sliced (optional)
• 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
• hot sauce (optional)

Recipe

• 1 lightly toast the bread slices in a toaster.
• 2 combine the onions, parsley, and tuna in mixing bowl. you can add hot sauce or other spices if you want to jazz it up.
• 3 add the lime juice to the bowl and mix it all up with a fork. you can substitute lemon juice for lime juice if needed.
• 4 place the bread on a baking sheet. cover each slice with the tuna mixture.
• 5 cut the cheese into slices and then cover each sandwich with a thin layer of cheese.
• 6 place the sandwiches under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling a bit.
• 7 (optional) you can also add a fresh slice of tomato or avocado to each sandwich and then broil for 1 or 2 more minutes. (if you broil much longer than that the tomato or avocado can get mushy).
• 8 (optional) if you like a firmer sandwich, melt a tablespoon of butter in a skillet and then transfer the cooked sandwiches to the skillet. cook on medium heat for about 2 minutes, until the bottom of the bread is buttery and firm.
• 9 serve them while they're hot.