This post was kindly sponsored by Blue Harbor Fish Co. All opinions, ideas, and recipes are mine alone. #BlueHarbor
If you love tuna (and I do), you are going to fall madly in love with this fast + easy Tomato + Avocado Tuna Melt. This recipe is so good. And good for you, too. Made with fresh avocado, wild albacore tuna, tomato and cheese, this recipe is perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
You guys...these yummy Tuna Melts are so good!
Is it just me, or is everything on an English muffin 10 times tastier than normal? Yeah, I thought so, too.
I am loving the healthy and delish combo in this easy tuna recipe. Get back on track with this yummy tuna melt made with creamy, fresh avocado and tangy tomato.
Ingredients Needed:
- Blue Harbor Fish Company Wild Albacore Tuna
- Avocado
- Fresh lime juice
- Salt + pepper to taste
- English muffins
- Tomato
- Monterrey jack cheese
Tomato + Avocado Tuna Melt
Tuna is a great ingredient for keeping your budget and your diet in check. There are endless ways to incorporate wild albacore tuna into your meal routine. This Tomato + Avoado Tuna Melt is a yummy way.
You may remember Blue Harbor Fish Co. Wild Albacore Tuna from our Thai Tuna Lettuce Wrap recipe.
Blue Harbor tuna contains three ingredients: Tuna, water, and sea salt. If you are cutting back on sodium, they also offer a no salt added option.
Blue Harbor tuna contains sustainably-caught wild Albacore tuna. What does that mean?
The fish are 100% line caught using methods to safeguard seafood supplies for the future. Click here to learn more about Blue Harbor Fish Co. products.
How to Make a Tuna Melt with Tomato and Avocado:
- First, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl, mash avocado with a fork. Add the tuna, lime juice, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Next, place the English muffin halves onto an ungreased baking sheet. Evenly portion the tuna and avocado mixture onto each English muffin half. Top each with a tomato slice and cheese.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then broil for 2 - 3 minutes until the cheese is golden and the edges of the muffins are toasted.
- Serve warm.
To make this recipe, just mash the avocado together with the tuna. Then, add a squeeze or two of fresh lime juice plus salt and pepper to taste. This tuna melt recipe comes together like a dream. All it takes is a few minutes and you’ve got yourself a delicious and better for you lunch option.
Top each muffin half with a portion of avocado and tuna mix, top with a slice of fresh tomato, and sprinkle with cheese. That’s it.
This recipe is listed as less than 30 minutes, but it is more like 15.
Think of all the ways you can make a tuna melt with Blue Harbor Tuna:
- Add a little chopped red onion for more color and crunch.
- Skip the tomato and add sliced mushrooms.
- Save a few more calories and swap the jack cheese for parmesan.
- Cutting out all bread? Replace the muffin with a slice of sweet potato (this will increase your cooking time).
- Is it just me, or does a fried egg on top of this sound amazing?
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The golden + melty Monterrey jack cheese is the perfect topping for this fresh tuna melt.
Blue Harbor tuna is great for lunch or a quick meal. You can find it at your local grocer in pouches (no draining needed) or cans.
Blue Harbor comes from Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries and is dedicated to the sustainability of the world’s fish supply. The MSC is an international non-profit organization established to safeguard seafood supplies for the future.
This recipe idea was sponsored by Blue Harbor Fish Co. As always, But This Cook That only promotes products that we use and trust.
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Tomato + Avocado Tuna Melt
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Blue Harbor Fish Company Wild Albacore Tuna
- 1 avocado
- Juice of half a lime
- Salt + pepper to taste
- 4 English muffins split
- 1 to mato sliced
- 1 cup finely shredded Monterrey jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl, mash avocado with a fork. Add the tuna, lime juice, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Place the English muffin halves onto an ungreased baking sheet. Evenly portion the tuna and avocado mixture onto each English muffin half. Top each with a tomato slice and cheese.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then broil for 2 - 3 minutes until the cheese is golden and the edges of the muffins are toasted.
- Serve warm.
Brian Jones says
That sounds like a very tasty lunch, lovely photos too!
Teri says
Coming from you (Mr Perfect Photos!) I will take that as a compliment. 🙂
Anna says
What a great combination of different flavours! And I'm with you on the English muffin thing- everything tastes much better on it!
Teri says
Thank you, Anna.
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
I love a tuna melt for lunch but had never thought to add tomato or avocado to mine - I'm definitely going to be giving this a try
Teri says
I’m in my avocado phase of putting it in everything. 🙂
Cliona Keane says
This is my kind of recipe! I can just see making this on a lazy Sunday when it's cold outside!
Teri says
Thank you!
Chichj says
Hmmm this is a must try. Love avacodos and tomatoes in a mix. Yum
Sues says
Tuna melts are one of my all-time favorite foods and they're even better when avocado is added!! This looks delicious!
Teri says
Thank you so much! They were a lot of fun to make and eat, and even my husband approved. (Mr. Meat + Potatoes himself.)
Emily says
I love the addition of avocado to this tuna melt! Looks delicious!
Teri says
It helps pull it all together. I was wondering if a fried egg would be good on it, too.
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
I haven't had a tuna melt since I was a teen. My tastes have changed so much over the years. I used to dislike warm mayo, which came upon me suddenly. But I'm ready to try again, especially since you used avocado! I seriously can't wait to try your delicious tuna melt.
Teri says
The avocado makes it, let me tell ya'. I like mine with an extra squeeze of lime, too.
Catherine says
Your tuna melts look so good! I love tuna melts...these look delightful and so elegant too!
Teri says
I loved them, not too heavy but feel-good food. Thanks for your kind words.
Luci says
Yum, this looks delicious. I know that my mother and I would love this for a lunch. I'll have to make it soon.
Teri says
I hope you love it. Easy to make and adapt to your own taste. 🙂
Megan says
Quick question. I am making this for Lunch today. Absolutely sounds delicious, but how are the calories so low when a avocado has at least 218 calories if you use the whole thing? Am I doing something wrong?
Teri says
The avocado is portioned out into 8 servings.