Canned tuna has long been one of my favorite lean protein sources because of its ease of preparation, versatility, and price. This simple recipe is the kind of dish I could make and eat every day—and some training weeks, I certainly do. Now you can also enjoy it anytime you want.
Makes: 1 serving
Serving size: 1 sandwich
Prep time: 8 minutes
Cook time: 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS
3oz (85g) chunk light tuna, drained
11⁄2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tsp Dijon mustard
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 slice whole-grain bread
2 thick-cut tomato slices
1 slice provolone cheese
DIRECTIONS
1 Preheat the oven to broil.
2 In a bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
3 Place the tuna mixture on the bread, top with tomato slices and cheese, and broil until the cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes.
4 Remove the melt from the oven and serve immediately.
Try to avoid white albacore tuna to limit your mercury exposure.
per serving