Description
Savory avocado tuna melt bagels combine creamy textures with zesty flavors for an irresistible lunch. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients elevate this classic sandwich, promising a delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6.5 oz/185 g) cans tuna, drained
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced into circles (8 slices total)
- 1 avocado, sliced into strips (16 strips total)
- 4 tbsps mayonnaise
- 2 bagels, halved & toasted
- 1 spring/green onion, finely diced
- 4 pinches cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely diced
- 1 lemon, juice only
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Tuna Blend: Combine flaked tuna with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, spring onions, parsley, garlic powder, and cayenne, mixing thoroughly to create a vibrant and well-seasoned filling.
- Bagel Foundation: Halve bagels and arrange on a baking sheet, then layer with smooth avocado slices and ripe tomato rounds, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and a delicate drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Cheese and Grill: Spread the zesty tuna mixture over the vegetable base, generously top with cheddar cheese, and position under the grill until the cheese melts into a golden, bubbly crust.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove bagels from heat, finish with a bright lemon squeeze and fresh parsley sprinkle, presenting the dish immediately while the flavors are at their peak of warmth and intensity.
Notes
- Optimize Tuna Mixing: Blend ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors, preventing bland bites.
- Slice Avocado Strategically: Cut thin, uniform slices to create a smooth, stable base that won’t overpower other ingredients.
- Watch Cheese Carefully: Grill until golden and bubbly, but avoid burning by keeping a close eye during the final moments.
- Serve Fresh and Hot: Enjoy immediately after grilling to experience the perfect balance of melted cheese and crisp bagel texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 678 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg