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tuna melt tomatoes served on a white plate with salad greens on the side
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5 from 4 votes

Tuna Melt Stuffed Tomatoes

Tuna melt stuffed tomatoes put all the flavors of the classic grilled sandwich into a juicy, sweet tomato. This combination forgoes the bread to cut some of the carbs making it a perfect lightened up lunch or dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 620kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 medium full size tomatoes
  • 14 oz canned albacore tuna in water, drained
  • 4 semi-thick slices spiced Havarti cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • dash celery salt
  • olive oil

Instructions

  • Gently wash and core the tomatoes. Use a pairing knife to cut a circle around the top of the tomato, not too close to the edge though and then use a spoon to scoop out the middles-- creating an edible bowl.
    4 medium
  • In a mixing bowl, stir together the tuna, mayonnaise, mustard and seasonings.
    14 oz canned albacore tuna, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 green onion, salt & pepper, dash celery salt
  • Carefully scoop the tuna salad into the hollowed tomatoes. Transfer the stuffed tomatoes to an oven-safe dish.
  • Lightly drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil, and top each with a slice of the Havarti cheese.
    olive oil, 4 semi-thick slices spiced Havarti cheese
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Let rest for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Choose a firm, rounded tomato like a beefsteak tomato over an oblong plum tomato.
  • You can use any cheese you'd like.
  • This recipe would work with any premade tuna salad or even chicken salad as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 116g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 221mg | Sodium: 1610mg | Potassium: 1065mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 369IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 10mg