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Open-Face Tuna Sandwich with Pesto

Makes 4 servings

Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 30 min

This may sound like an odd combination, but give it a try — it’s delicious!

Ingredients

2 tbsp basil pesto 30 mL
4  slices whole-grain or multigrain bread, toasted 4 
1 can (71⁄2 oz) water-packed light tuna, drained and flaked 1 can (213 g)
1  large tomato, cut into 4 slices 1 
4  red onion slices (optional) 4 
1⁄2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 125 mL

Instructions

Step 1
Spread 1 1⁄2 tsp (7 mL) pesto over each bread slice. Divide tuna evenly on top. Top each with 1 tomato slice, 1 red onion slice (if using) and one-quarter of the cheese.

Step 2
Broil until tuna is heated through and cheese is melted.

Tips

Check the weight of bread slices: Canada’s Food Guide uses 35 g as 1 bread serving, but many bread slices weigh 45 g or more.
 
Check the sodium content of sliced bread on the Nutrition Facts table. Although bread doesn’t taste salty, many sliced breads contain a lot of sodium. Look for those with the lowest “% DV” (percent daily value) per serving.
You can use purchased or homemade pesto in this recipe.

Nutrition & Notes

Nutrition Information
Valeur nutritive
per 1 serving
% Daily Value
% valeur quotidienne
Amount
Teneur
Calories / Calories 230
11%
Fat / Lipides 7.2 g
Saturated / saturés 2.4 g
+ Trans / trans
Cholesterol / Cholestérol 19 mg
18%
Sodium / Sodium 440 mg
7%
Carbohydrates / Glucides 22 g
16%
Fiber / Fibres 4 g
Sugars / Sucres 4 g
Protein Protéines 17 g
8%
Vitamin A / Vitamine A
10%
Vitamin C / Vitamine C
14%
Calcium / Calcium
14%
Iron / Fer
Very high in: Vitamin B12 and niacin
High in: Magnesium, vitamin B6 and folate 
Diabetes Food Choice Values Per Serving:
1  Carbohydrate
2  Meat & Alternatives
VARIATION
Vary the cheese to your liking. For example, try Havarti with jalapeño peppers or Oka.

Contributor
Sandra Smith, Dietitian, Manitoba
© Cook! Dietitians of Canada. 2011. Published by Robert Rose Inc.

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