Pesto Tuna Melts Recipe

Elevate your lunchtime with these irresistible Pesto Tuna Melts! Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe combines the creamy richness of pesto, the savory delight of tuna, and the melty goodness of cheese for a quick and easy gourmet grilled cheese experience. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 260.8 kcal
Protein 57g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pesto Tuna Melts

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How to Make Pesto Tuna Melts

  1. Preheat your oven's broiler.
  2. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet.
  3. Broil for 2-3 minutes per side, or until lightly golden brown, keeping a close watch to prevent burning. (Adjust oven rack position as needed to maintain 4 inches distance from heat source).
  4. Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto on each of two bread slices.
  5. Top each pesto-spread slice with tomato slices, half of the drained tuna, and two slices of cheese.
  6. Top with the remaining bread slices.
  7. Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper before serving immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

23g

Carbs

4g