Easy • Seafood
Speedy White Bean Tuna Melts
A quick and satisfying twist on a classic tuna melt, featuring creamy white beans and melty cheese on toasted bread.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Level
- Easy
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Looking for a lunch that's a little different, super satisfying, and comes together in a flash? Say hello to these Speedy White Bean Tuna Melts! We're giving the classic tuna melt a delightful upgrade with creamy white beans for extra texture and nourishment. It's comfort food, elevated!
Ingredients
Yield: 2 servings
Main
- 1 (5 oz) can tuna in water or oil, drained
- 1/2 cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1 tbsp red onion, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- 4 slices bread (sourdough, whole wheat, or white)
- 2 slices cheddar or provolone cheese
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil for toasting
Preparation
Step 1
In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna. Add the rinsed cannellini beans and mash them gently with a fork, leaving some whole for texture.
Step 2
Stir in mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, diced celery, minced red onion, chopped parsley, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to combine.
Step 3
Heat butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place two slices of bread in the skillet. Spread half of the tuna-bean mixture onto each slice of bread. Top each with a slice of cheese.
Step 4
Place the remaining two slices of bread on top to form sandwiches. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Press down gently with a spatula to encourage even browning.
Step 5
Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve hot. Enjoy!
Tips
- Add a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the tuna mixture for a little kick.
- Any good melting cheese works here, like Swiss or Monterey Jack.
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