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Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 3–4 minutes

1 pouch (5 ounces) hickory-smoked chunk light tuna (plain, water-packed tuna may also be used)
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 whole wheat English muffins, split and lightly toasted
4 large tomato slices
Coarse-ground black pepper
4 slices (1/2 ounce each) part-skim mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place tuna in a bowl and flake with a fork. Add green onion and mayonnaise; stir to mix well. Top each English muffin half with a slice of tomato and one-fourth of the tuna mixture. Sprinkle lightly with pepper and top with a slice of cheese. Warm in the oven until cheese melts, about 3–4 minutes. Tuna mixture may be made in advance and refrigerated until ready to make melts.
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1 melt
Per Serving:
Calories: 164
Carbohydrate: 16 g
Protein: 16 g
Fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Sodium: 380 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Exchanges per serving: 1 starch, 2 lean meat
Carbohydrate choices: 1
This recipe was developed by Tami Ross, a Diabetes Nutrition Specialist and Certified Diabetes Educator in Lexington, Kentucky.
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