Description
Enjoy these delicious Tuna Melt Stuffed Tomatoes, a quick and low-carb lunch that’s perfect for a satisfying meal without the bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large tomatoes
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the insides, leaving a hollow shell.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the drained tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, relish, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the tuna mixture into the hollowed-out tomato shells.
- Top each stuffed tomato with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place the stuffed tomatoes on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can add a pinch of paprika for extra flavor.
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the tuna mixture.
- If you prefer a creamier filling, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed tomato
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 (will vary based on ingredients)
- Sugar: Approximately 6-10g
- Sodium: Approximately 400-600mg
- Fat: Approximately 18-22g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 13-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 10-15g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-3g
- Protein: Approximately 15-20g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 40-50mg