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No Bread Tuna Melt
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Tuna Melts

Tuna Melt Pockets are a great Keto meal on the go. Easy to make with ingredients you already have on hand.
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword easy keto, keto lunch, tuna
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
cooling time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 309kcal

Equipment

  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1 can tuna packed in water drained
  • 1 tbsp mayo
  • 1 tbsp onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp celery finely chopped
  • 1 tsp relish optional
  • 6 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

  • In a small bowl mix together the drained tuna, mayo celery and onion. And add the relish if you are using. Using a fork mix all ingredients completely together.
  • Preheat oven to 350*. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place provolone slices onto the parchment paper and place baking sheet in oven for about 5 minutes or until bubbly and melted. Remove from oven and set aside on kitchen counter to cool.
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  • Turn your oven to broil.
  • Place about a tbsp of the tuna salad onto a corner of the melted provolone cheese squares. Place ⅙ of the tuna salad on top of the melted provolone cheese slice.
    Tuna Melts Base
  • Fold the melted provolone slice over the tuna salad to create a triangle. Press all the edges together making sure the cheese edge has the chance to melt together and make a pocket.
  • Place baking sheet into the broiler for one minute only. Check on your Tuna Melts and watch until the cheese is starting to brown and seal with the bottom cheese.
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  • Pull from the oven and let cool on the kitchen counter. Cool the Tuna Melts to luke warm and transfer them to a plate and serve.
  • These Tuna Melts are best completely cooled and stored in the fridge. Great keto finger foods and food on the go.

Notes

Parchment paper is absolutely necessary to make these little tuna melt pockets. Omit the onion, celery and relish to reduce carbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 719mg | Potassium: 207mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 547IU | Calcium: 444mg | Iron: 1mg