Italian Tuna Melts

Italian Tuna Melts
Need a pescatarian main course? Italian Tuna Melts could be an excellent recipe to try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 570 calories, 26g of protein, and 36g of fat each. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of solid tunan in water, bread, kalamata, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 12 minutes.

Instructions

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Set oven rack 4 inches from broiler and preheat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Slice bread loaf into thirds, then slice each third in half lengthwise so you have 6 equal pieces.
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Flake tuna in a medium bowl. Stir in oil, lemon juice, parsley and olives. Season with salt and pepper.
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Spread tuna mixture evenly over each piece of bread and sprinkle with cheese.
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Place on baking sheet and broil until cheese is bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Serve immediately.

Recommended wine: Merlot, Pinot Noir, Rose Wine

Tunan on the menu? Try pairing with Merlot, Pinot Noir, and rosé Wine. Though fish is often paired with white wine, 'meatier' fish like tuna can absolutely go with red wine. A Rosé will also pair nicely, particularly if your tunan is prepared with ingredients better suited to a white wine. The Raymond R Collection Merlot with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 12 dollars per bottle.
Raymond R Collection Merlot
Raymond R Collection Merlot
The Merlot fills the mouth with smooth cherry, raspberry and plum flavors along with hints of earth and spice in the toasty vanilla finish. Full-bodied, yet approachable, with a good balance of acid and tannins. Pair with anything from grilled salmon, pork tenderloin, barbequed chicken and ribs to Thai red curry or Moroccan tagine.
DifficultyNormal
Ready In12 m.
Servings6
Health Score7
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