Sandwiched between two slices of gluten-free bread is a scoop of protein-rich tuna, creamy vegan “cheese” and just a bit of crunch. Bake it to gooey, melty perfection and enjoy it for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re craving a comfort food classic, or just looking for something tasty and quick to make, this meal is sure to hit the spot. Try personalizing your tuna melt by making homemade gluten-free bread or testing out different vegan “cheeses” (like this easy cashew “cheese”) to find your favorite combination of flavors.
Tuna Melt (Gluten-Free)
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 502 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can tuna drained
- ⅓ cup Primal Kitchen Mayo with Avocado Oil
- 1 Tbsp. Sir Kensington’s Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tbsp. ghee
- 5 cornichons small pickles, chopped
- ½ lemon juiced
- 2 ribs celery cut into ¼” pieces
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup shredded vegan cheese
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes
- 1/2 Tbsp. chopped dill
- 1/2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
- Four slices gluten-free bread
- Handful arugula
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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In bowl, whisk together mayo, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Mix in remaining ingredients, excluding ghee, bread and cheese.
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Spread ghee on one side of each bread slice and top with desired amount of cheese.
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Top two slices with tuna mixture, then remaining bread.
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Bake until cheese is melted, 6 to 8 minutes.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Tuna Melt (Gluten-Free)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502
Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 779mg32%
Potassium 266mg8%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 645IU13%
Vitamin C 23.8mg29%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.