Spicy Mediterranean Tuna Toast
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Canned tuna, drained
- Diced red onion
- Diced English cucumber
- Fresh cilantro (or parsley)
- Plain Greek yogurt (or light mayonnaise)
- Paprika, cumin, black pepper, and lemon juice
- Whole grain bread, toasted
Method
- Toast Bread. Toast your slices of whole-grain bread on a griddle or toaster until golden brown.
- Prep Tuna & Onion. Flake the drained canned tuna into a mixing bowl and add finely chopped red onion.
- Add Greens. Stir in finely diced fresh cucumber and chopped cilantro.
- Mix Solids. Give the tuna, onion, cucumber, and herbs a dry toss to combine evenly.
- Bind with Yogurt. Add a dollop of plain Greek yogurt to act as a healthy, creamy binder.
- Season. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a dust of warm spices like paprika and cumin.
- Mash Smooth. Mix and mash everything thoroughly with a spoon until uniform.
- Spread. Spoon a generous layer of the tuna salad onto a slice of warm toast.
- Garnish & Serve. Dust with extra spices, top with a cilantro sprig, and serve with a lemon wedge.
Nutrition (estimated, per slice; values vary with brands, portions and cooking methods)
| Per Slice | |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~310 kcal |
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
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