Tasty Tuna Melt

by Bailey Zygutis, Nutritionist, Vitruvian Fitness

This light, balanced meal with lots of flavor makes sticking to New Year’s resolutions easy!


Ingredients:

  • 2 slices Whole grain bread
  • 1 can Wild caught tuna, drained
  • 1 tbs Avocado oil
  • 1 tbs Avocado oil mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 lg Red tomato
  • 2 tbs Pasture raised cheese*
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • Pink salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. Combine tuna, spinach, avocado oil, mayonnaise and seasonings in mixing bowl.
  2. Toast bread lightly. Turn oven to broil at 500°.
  3. Lay bread on baking sheet and top with tuna mixture, half on each slice, then add one thick-cut tomato slice. Salt, top with cheese and broil for 3-5 minutes (to desired toasting).

Serves 2 (or one very hungry person) | Prep Time 20 mins


Food for Thought:

*Pasture-raised cows produce a milk that makes a healthier cheese! The dairy from grass-fed cows contains more anti-inflammatory omega-3s than standard American factory-fed dairy. Look for “pasture-raised” or “grass-fed” on the label!