Keto Tuna Melts

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

  • 1 5 oz. can of tuna in water
  • 1 rib of celery, chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped onions
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise (or keto-friendly mayonnaise)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 slices of low-carb bread (such as almond flour bread or cloud bread)
  • Olive oil or keto-friendly butter for frying
  • 2 slices of keto-friendly cheese (such as cheddar or Swiss)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Tuna Mixture:
    • Drain the can of tuna fish and add it to a small bowl.
    • Add the mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix together until well combined.
  2. Preheat the Pan:
    • Preheat a frying pan over low/medium heat.
  3. Assemble the Sandwiches:
    • Spray one side of each slice of low-carb bread lightly with olive oil or keto-friendly butter.
    • Divide the tuna mixture evenly between two slices of bread, spreading it on the unbuttered side.
    • Place one slice of keto-friendly cheese on top of the tuna mixture.
    • Top with the remaining slices of bread.
  4. Cook the Sandwiches:
    • Place the assembled sandwiches in the preheated frying pan.
    • Cook until the bottom side is golden brown and crispy, then flip the sandwiches and cook until the other side is also golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  5. Serve:
    • Remove the tuna melts from the pan and serve hot.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

  • Calories: 315
  • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 52mg
  • Sodium: 526mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Sugars: 1g
  • Protein: 30g

Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on specific ingredients used.