{
  "version": 1,
  "id": "r03",
  "slug": "crispy-tuna-melt",
  "title": "Crispy Tuna Melt",
  "category": "High-Protein Meals",
  "summary": "Ready in 25 minutes, about 675 kcal and 48 g protein per serving (estimated).",
  "servings": 2,
  "time": {
    "prepMin": 12,
    "cookMin": 12,
    "totalMin": 25
  },
  "difficulty": "easy",
  "dietTags": [
    "high-protein"
  ],
  "allergens": [
    "fish",
    "milk",
    "egg",
    "wheat"
  ],
  "macros": {
    "perServing": {
      "kcal": 675,
      "proteinG": 48,
      "carbsG": 56,
      "fatG": 29
    },
    "estimated": true,
    "basis": "Estimated: the sum of USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient, divided by 2 servings."
  },
  "equipment": [
    "Large cast-iron or nonstick skillet",
    "Glass mixing bowl",
    "Fork",
    "Spatula",
    "Serrated knife",
    "Cutting board"
  ],
  "ingredients": [
    {
      "item": "Canned light tuna in water, drained",
      "metric": "225 g",
      "imperial": "8 oz",
      "note": "drained weight: about two 5 oz (142 g) cans; a 5 oz can drains to roughly 4 oz (113 g), brands vary",
      "group": null,
      "amount": {
        "metric": {
          "value": 225,
          "unit": "g"
        },
        "imperial": {
          "value": 8,
          "unit": "oz"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "item": "Plain nonfat Greek yogurt",
      "metric": "85 g",
      "imperial": "3 oz",
      "note": "about ⅓ cup",
      "group": null,
      "amount": {
        "metric": {
          "value": 85,
          "unit": "g"
        },
        "imperial": {
          "value": 3,
          "unit": "oz"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "item": "Mayonnaise",
      "metric": "15 ml",
      "imperial": "1 tbsp",
      "note": null,
      "group": null,
      "amount": {
        "metric": {
          "value": 15,
          "unit": "ml"
        },
        "imperial": {
          "value": 1,
          "unit": "tbsp"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "item": "Dijon or yellow mustard",
      "metric": "5 ml",
      "imperial": "1 tsp",
      "note": null,
      "group": null,
      "amount": {
        "metric": {
          "value": 5,
          "unit": "ml"
        },
        "imperial": {
          "value": 1,
          "unit": "tsp"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "item": "Celery, finely diced",
      "metric": "40 g",
      "imperial": "1.4 oz",
      "note": "1 medium stalk",
      "group": null,
      "amount": {
        "metric": {
          "value": 40,
          "unit": "g"
        },
        "imperial": {
          "value": 1.4,
          "unit": "oz"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "item": "Red onion, finely diced",
      "metric": "20 g",
      "imperial": "0.7 oz",
      "note": "about 2 tbsp",
      "group": null,
      "amount": {
        "metric": {
          "value": 20,
          "unit": "g"
        },
        "imperial": {
          "value": 0.7,
          "unit": "oz"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "item": "Sharp cheddar, shredded",
      "metric": "85 g",
      "imperial": "3 oz",
      "note": "30 g (1 oz) for the filling, 55 g (2 oz) for the sandwiches",
      "group": null,
      "amount": {
        "metric": {
          "value": 85,
          "unit": "g"
        },
        "imperial": {
          "value": 3,
          "unit": "oz"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "item": "Sourdough bread",
      "metric": "4 slices (200 g)",
      "imperial": "4 slices (7 oz)",
      "note": "about 50 g / 1.75 oz per slice, from a bakery loaf",
      "group": null,
      "amount": {
        "metric": {
          "value": 4,
          "unit": "slice"
        },
        "imperial": {
          "value": 4,
          "unit": "slice"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "item": "Salted butter, softened",
      "metric": "15 ml",
      "imperial": "1 tbsp",
      "note": "14 g, for the outside of the bread",
      "group": null,
      "amount": {
        "metric": {
          "value": 15,
          "unit": "ml"
        },
        "imperial": {
          "value": 1,
          "unit": "tbsp"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "item": "Salt and black pepper",
      "metric": "to taste",
      "imperial": "to taste",
      "note": "taste first: the tuna, cheese and bread are already salty",
      "group": null,
      "amount": {
        "metric": null,
        "imperial": null
      }
    }
  ],
  "steps": [
    {
      "n": 1,
      "title": "Drain the tuna",
      "text": "Drain the tuna very well, pressing the lid down to squeeze out the water, then flake it into a mixing bowl with a fork.",
      "heat": null,
      "cookware": "glass mixing bowl",
      "time": "2 min",
      "image": "/img/r03/step-1.jpg?v=ca3377011e",
      "ingredients": [
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    },
    {
      "n": 2,
      "title": "Make it creamy",
      "text": "Add the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise and mustard and stir until the tuna is evenly coated.",
      "heat": null,
      "cookware": "glass mixing bowl",
      "time": "1 min",
      "image": "/img/r03/step-2.jpg?v=80e4a14178",
      "ingredients": [
        1,
        2,
        3
      ]
    },
    {
      "n": 3,
      "title": "Add the crunch",
      "text": "Stir in the celery and red onion. Taste, then season with black pepper and a little salt only if it needs it.",
      "heat": null,
      "cookware": "glass mixing bowl",
      "time": "1 min",
      "image": "/img/r03/step-3.jpg?v=f5c8b47225",
      "ingredients": [
        4,
        5,
        9
      ]
    },
    {
      "n": 4,
      "title": "Fold in cheddar",
      "text": "Fold in 30 g (1 oz) of the shredded cheddar. Keep the filling in the fridge until you cook.",
      "heat": null,
      "cookware": "glass mixing bowl",
      "time": "1 min",
      "image": "/img/r03/step-4.jpg?v=d6f5be7ec3",
      "ingredients": [
        6
      ]
    },
    {
      "n": 5,
      "title": "Build the sandwiches",
      "text": "Take the filling out of the fridge. Butter one side of each bread slice thinly. Lay 2 slices butter side down, spread half the filling on each, top with the remaining 55 g (2 oz) of cheddar and close with the other slices, butter side up.",
      "heat": null,
      "cookware": "cutting board",
      "time": "3 min",
      "image": null,
      "ingredients": [
        6,
        7,
        8
      ]
    },
    {
      "n": 6,
      "title": "Toast until golden",
      "text": "Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the sandwiches 4-5 minutes with a lid on the pan, pressing gently with a spatula, then flip and cook 4-5 minutes uncovered, until the bread is deep golden and crisp and the cheese has melted. If the bread browns before the cheese melts, turn the heat down.",
      "heat": "medium-low",
      "cookware": "large cast-iron or nonstick skillet",
      "time": "10-12 min",
      "image": "/img/r03/step-6.jpg?v=6e76c58c30",
      "ingredients": [
        7
      ]
    },
    {
      "n": 7,
      "title": "Slice and serve",
      "text": "Rest the sandwiches for 1 minute, then cut each one in half with a serrated knife and serve hot.",
      "heat": null,
      "cookware": "cutting board, serrated knife",
      "time": "1 min",
      "image": "/img/r03/step-7.jpg?v=4cfe1a699a",
      "ingredients": []
    }
  ],
  "tips": [
    "Drain the tuna really well: wet tuna makes the bread soggy instead of crisp.",
    "Keep the heat at medium-low: the bread turns golden at the same time the cheese melts. Too hot and it burns before the middle is warm."
  ],
  "storage": "Best eaten straight away, while the bread is crisp. Leftover filling (not yet toasted) keeps up to 3 days in a closed container in the fridge at 4 °C / 40 °F or below; toast it fresh.",
  "safety": [
    "Canned tuna is already cooked, so the filling only needs to warm through in the skillet.",
    "Keep the filling cold, in the fridge at 4 °C / 40 °F or below, until you assemble. Do not leave it out for more than 2 hours (1 hour above 32 °C / 90 °F)."
  ],
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  "publishedAt": "2026-10-05",
  "updatedAt": "2026-10-05T19:31:44Z"
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