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Tuna Melt Sandwich

Tuna Melt Sandwich

If you're looking for healthy snack ideas for your kids, you're in the right place! Try our Tuna melt sandwich recipe - it is easy to make and very tasty!

Makes: 4 sandwiches
Time: 15 minutes
Age: 12+ months


Ingredients:

160g canned tuna in water, drained
100g plain natural yoghurt
60g grated cheddar cheese
4 slices wholemeal bread
2 Tbsp chives
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice


Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 200C and line a baking tray with parchment paper. 
  • Brush one side of each bread slice with the olive oil and place them on the baking sheet, oiled side down.
  • Drain the tuna and tip it in a bowl, breaking it into small flakes with a fork.
  • Add the yoghurt, finely chopped chives, lemon juice and grated cheddar to the bowl and mix well to combine.
  • Spread the tuna mix on the whole surface of two slices of bread, and cover with another two slices, oiled side out.
  • Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown.
  • You can store the tuna filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Assemble and bake the sandwiches just before serving.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Information Typical Values: 

Nutrient per 100g per serving (114g)
Energy

892kJ/ 213kcal

1017kJ/243kcal

Fat

of which saturates

9.1g

3.9g

10g

4.4g

Carbohydrate

of which sugars

15g

2.7g

17g

3g

Protein 16g 19g
Salt 0.53g 0.6g
Vitamin D
1.3ug (26%)
1.5ug
Calcium 181mg (23%) 206mg
% reference intake of an average adult (8400kJ/2000kcal)