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Hot & Spicy Tuna Melt (Gluten Free) A tuna melt cut in half stacked on each other placed on a white cutting board with some fresh spinach and a cutting knife on the side. Shown from front
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Healthier Hot & Spicy Tuna Melt (Gluten Free & Lower In Fat)

A warm, spicy, juicy and flavorful Spicy Tuna Melt that is perfect to make for brunch, lunch or even dinner!
Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Picnic
Cuisine All around
Keyword Easy, Gluten-Free, Quick
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cans Tuna in water drained
  • 1 dl Crème fraiche (reduced fat if prefered), Greek yogurt or quark
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise (or more crème fraiche)
  • 1/2-1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Tamari or soy sauce
  • 1/2-1 tbsp Sriracha (or more if you prefer it spicier)
  • 1 Scallion thinly sliced
  • 4 large slices Gluten Free dark bread
  • 2-4 slices Cheese of your choice (I prefer a good quality aged cheese)
  • Olive oil or butter, to fry

Instructions

  • Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat with some olive oil or butter.
  • Combine the first seven ingredients in a small bowl. Taste to check the seasoning.
  • Divide the tuna mixture between two slices of bread. Add 2-4 slices of cheese (depending on how cheese your prefer your tuna melt), cover with the remaining two slices of bread.
  • Add to the hot pan and fry for 3-5 minutes, until golden brown, then flip and fry for another 3-5 minutes on the other side. The sandwich should be golden brown, cheese melted and the tuna mixture warm.
  • Place on a cutting board, slice in two. Place on two plates, along with a salad if preferred. Eat while warm.