Keto Tuna Melts

These Keto Tuna Melts have healthy fats and rich flavors. We prepare these tuna melts with cheddar cheese, celery, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, black pepper, cream cheese, keto bread, onion, butter, salt, canned tuna, and slices of cheese. These tuna melts contain 320 calories and three grams of net carbs. We make these tuna melts in almost twenty minutes. These Keto Tuna Melts are excellent for starters, celebrations, workday breakfasts, social events, lunches, parties for friends, memorable occasions, and dinners. We do not recommend preserving this dish, as the mayonnaise and tuna texture will change after defrosting. But you can prepare these tuna melts earlier, as they can be refrigerated for just 2 days. You can serve these tuna melts with Cucumber Avocado Salad, Garlic Butter Broccoli, Olive Tapenade, Almond Flour Biscuits, Creamy Tomato Basil Soup, Radish Chips, or Unsweetened Iced Tea.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:

• Cuisine: American
• Course: Lunch, Dinner, Snack
• Prep Duration: 10 minutes
• Caloric Content: 320 kcal
• Diet: Keto
• Time for Cooking: Ten minutes
• Portion Size: 1 tuna melt
• Mode of Cooking: Stovetop
• Total yields: 2
• Level of Difficulty: Easy
• Total Time: 20 minutes

TOOLS:

• Bowl
• Fork
• Skillet
• Spatula
• Knife
• Measuring spoons

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup canned tuna
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp cream cheese
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp celery
• 1 tbsp onion
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 2 slices of keto bread
• 2 slices of cheese
• 1 tbsp butter

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:

TUNA:

• We have to use canned tuna, as it will provide perfect flavor and protein foundation. As a replacement, you can use mashed hard-boiled eggs, shredded chicken, or canned salmon.

MAYONNAISE:

• We use mayonnaise, which will give nutritious fats and a silky texture. Alternate it with the sour cream, mashed avocado, or Greek yogurt.

CREAM CHEESE:

• Using cream cheese will help to deliver a tarty flavor and a rich taste.  As a substitute, we can use heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, or ricotta.

CHEDDAR CHEESE:

• You can utilize the cheddar cheese to give a strong taste and melty texture. Switch it out with Gouda, mozzarella, provolone, or Swiss.

CELERY:

• This item gives a crispy texture & a bitter taste to these tuna melts. We can use green bell peppers or chopped cucumber instead.

DIJON MUSTARD:

• Use the Dijon mustard, as it will offer a deep and tarty flvaor. You might also utilize whole-grain mustard, lemon juice, or yellow mustard.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Stir the celery, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar, mustard, tuna, pepper, cream cheese, salt,  and onion in a dish till perfect mixed.
2. Equally distribute the mixture of tuna on the slices of keto bread
3. Put one slice of cheese on the surface of all the keto bread slices.
4. Warm the skillet in a pan, include the melts, and cook till the cheese melts perfectly and the bread becomes crispy, for almost four minutes.
5. Put them on the sheet and broil till golden and bubbly, for just five minutes.
6. Serve these tuna melts warm.

TIPS:

• We utilize high-quality cheese for perfect melting
• Completely strain out the tuna to prevent a soggy texture.
• Include chili flakes or jalapeños to make these tuna melts spicier.
• Use toasted bread and then include it in the topping for a texture that is crispier.
• To keep the tuna wet, don’t cook it for too long.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

• Cucumber Avocado Salad
• Zucchini Ribbon Salad
• Lemon Arugula Salad
• Keto Coleslaw

VEGGIES:

• Roasted Asparagus
• Garlic Butter Broccoli
• Sautéed Spinach
• Grilled Zucchini

HEALTHY FATS:

• Avocado Slices
• Guacamole
• Olive Tapenade
• Herb Butter

BREADS:

• Cloud Bread
• Almond Flour Biscuits
• Chaffle
• Lettuce Wraps

SOUPS:

• Tomato Basil
• Zucchini
• Broccoli Cheddar
• Cauliflower

CRUNCHY SIDES:

• Pickle Spears
• Celery Sticks with Cream Cheese
• Radish Chips
• Cheese Crisps

DRINKS:

• Iced Lemon Water
• Sparkling Water with Lime
• Unsweetened Iced Tea
• Keto Smoothie

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the leftovers in a closed box & store them for nearly 2 days.

FREEZER:

• We do not suggest storing this meal because the texture of the tuna and mayonnaise may alter after defrosting.

FAQs:

Will we prepare these tuna melts without dairy ingredients?

• Yes, you can make these tuna melts with each vegan ingredient for dairy intolerance.

Can I prepare these tuna melts in the air fryer?

• Yes, you can cook these tuna melts for about seven minutes at 180 degrees Celsius till the cheese is melted.

Can we use canned tuna?

• Yes, you can use canned tuna, as it is perfect for keto.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Net Carbs: 3 g

Fats: 24 g

Caloric Content: 320 kcal

Sugar: One g

Sodium: 480 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Proteins: 22 g

Portion Size: 1 tuna melt

Total Carbs: 4 g