Mareco Tuna Melt Panini
Mix tuna with mayo, lemon, and herbs, then grill in a panini for a crispy, melty sandwich.
Total
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz / 140 g) canned tuna (drained)
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard(optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp salt(optional)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper(optional)
- 4 slices (about 4 oz / 113 g) cheddar cheese (sliced)
- 4 slices panini bread or sandwich bread
- 2 tsp butter(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (10 minutes): In a bowl, mix drained tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon (if using), oregano, parsley, and salt/pepper until evenly combined.
- 2
Assemble: Lay bread slices out and spread tuna mixture on two slices. Top with cheddar slices, then close with the remaining bread slices.
- 3
Cook (10 minutes): Heat a panini press or large skillet over medium heat. Butter the outside of the sandwiches (if using). Grill 4–5 minutes per side (or until golden and crisp and the cheese is melted).
- 4
Serve: Rest 1 minute, slice in half, and serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
690
35% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 36 g |
| Fat | 44 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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