This Mexican Tuna Melt is a new take on an old favorite, pairing Mexican flavors with healthy broccoli slaw, two types of gooey melted cheese and canned tuna for an easy, healthy and quick tuna melt meal. If you are looking for canned tuna recipes, this unique, quick and delicious recipe is for you!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C). Spray 9X13 baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray
In a small mixing bowl, mix garlic, lime juice,mayo and agave together with a whisk.
In a separate large bowl, combine tuna, broccoli slaw, green onion, jalapenos, cilantro, black olives and salt together in a large, separate bowl.
Pour mayonnaise mixture over broccoli coleslaw/tuna mixture and mix well.
Toast bread (to prevent sogginess)
Top toast with about ⅓ - ½ cup broccoli/tuna mixture (however much you can fit on)
Soften taco shells in microwave for 20 seconds then crush. Spread crushed shells over tuna melts, dividing shells between all 4 melts
Spread 1 tablespoon of salsa on each melt over crushed taco shells.
Top with both cheeses, dividing between all 4 melts,
Melt in oven for 8 minutes, then turn up to broil for about 2 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and starting to brown. * If it's really hot, melt the cheese in the microwave for 3-4 minutes.
Top with additional salsa and sour cream as garnish, if desired.
Notes
*If you don't like it spicy, skip the jalapenos
Nutrition Facts
📋 Mexican Tuna Melt Recipe (with canned tuna)
Amount Per Serving (1 tuna melt)
Calories 185Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 889mg39%
Potassium 119mg3%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 370IU7%
Vitamin C 8.3mg10%
Calcium 188mg19%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.