Keto Tuna Melt

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  • prep time

    prep time

    7 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    7 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    14 min

Keto Tuna Melt

39 ratings

This simple tuna melt sits on a zucchini base and is topped with oozy cheddar cheese.

Perfect as a quick and easy lunch option served with salad or cauliflower rice.

  • Net Carbs

    1.7 g

  • Fiber

    0.9 g

  • Total Carbs

    2.6 g

  • Protein

    9.5 g

  • Fats

    8.1 g

119 cals

Keto Tuna Melt

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Ingredients

  • Canned Tuna

    Canned Tuna

    2-½ ounce

  • Cheddar Cheese

    Cheddar Cheese

    2 tablespoon, grated

  • Mayo

    Mayo

    1 tablespoon

  • Zucchini

    Zucchini

    1 medium

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 6

14 min

  • Step 1

    Slice the tips from the zucchini and discard. Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise then slice a thin strip from each outer edge so that you have 2 thick 1/2 inch slices of zucchini.
  • Step 2

    Preheat a broiler to medium and arrange the zucchini strips under the broiler. Cook for 3-4 minutes until just tender all the way through.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Whilst the zucchini is cooking, add the tuna, mayonnaise, salt and pepper to a mixing bowl. Mix together to combine.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Divide the tuna mayo between the two cooked zucchini slices.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Sprinkle the grated cheese over the tuna and return to the broiler.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Broil until hot through and the cheese has melted.
    Step 6

Comments 30

  • Karin

    Karin a month ago

    It was such a small amount of cheese and tuna, but more than enough. I placed the zucchini on top of a bed of shredded lettuce drizzled with some olive oil. Made a delicious lunch.

    • ExcellentAvocado882118

      ExcellentAvocado882118 a year ago

      Looks good, smells good and tastes good! Great lunch option 🥳

      • GorgeousMacadamia641489

        GorgeousMacadamia641489 a year ago

        This was so delicious. I had two servings for lunch it was that good.

        • JP1959

          JP1959 2 years ago

          I’m a big fan of Franks Hot Sauce and it was delicious on this!

          • SuperCauliflower203468

            SuperCauliflower203468 2 years ago

            Made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious Great meal for the start of Lent.

            • BurningThyme

              BurningThyme 2 years ago

              I'm always looking for something different like this.

          • karenannewilson3c97

            karenannewilson3c97 3 years ago

            Took a little longer but so worth the wait! Yum!

            • ExcellentCauliflower861392

              ExcellentCauliflower861392 3 years ago

              Nice!!

              • Laureen

                Laureen 4 years ago

                Delicious! Took a little longer to broil the zucchini so next time might use air fryer.

                • StupendousKale635539

                  StupendousKale635539 3 years ago

                  Great idea with the air fryer. I’m going to try that!

              • Luann

                Luann 4 years ago

                I mixed a little Italian seasoning in the tuna and put a little Roma tomato topped with mozzarella cheese and it was amazing!!! Such a great idea.

                • Nancy

                  Nancy 4 years ago

                  I add curry powder to the tuna mix for a taste treat, abt tsp

                  • Lou

                    Lou 4 years ago

                    Has these for lunch today I enjoyed it so much . Had both slices yummo!

                    • Sherimae

                      Sherimae 4 years ago

                      I would have never thought that cheesy tuna salad on zucchini boats would be so delicious! Absolutely love & this is a for sure staple on Keto!

                      • Sue

                        Sue 4 years ago

                        Easy, quick and delicious. Had both halves which is equivalent to 2 servings and didn't need anything else. It will be a staple. 👍

                        • Sue

                          Sue 4 years ago

                          Absolutely love this for lunch . I did this when my sister came over with salad went down a treat . I’m having this again for lunch today

                          • Bakergirl16

                            Bakergirl16 4 years ago

                            Perfect for a quick and easy lunch.

                            • Connie

                              Connie 4 years ago

                              Very quick & easy. Good lunch. I did add a Tbsp of cream cheese as it was a bit dry.

                              • Sue

                                Sue 4 years ago

                                Did this for a girlie lunch with a salad went down a treat. Delicious and easy to make definitely be adding this to my list .

                                • claire.K

                                  claire.K 4 years ago

                                  When I served this up for hubby at lunchtime his reaction was ‘ I LIKE this ‘ half a courgette served with a salad was enough for one

                                  • Patrice

                                    Patrice 4 years ago

                                    I have made this recipe many times over the past few months. I lover adding celery to the mix.

                                    • Laurie

                                      Laurie 5 years ago

                                      These where so tasty. I changed out the regular tuna for chipotle tuna added a nice zing to the recipe. Also add 1 oz of grated cheese as I love my cheese. Will make again.

                                      • Mac72

                                        Mac72 5 years ago

                                        Question: Are the 2 zucchini slices considered 1 serving or 2 servings?

                                        • Anonymous

                                          Anonymous 4 years ago

                                          Recipe says this makes 2 servings... So I interpret that 1 slice is 1 serving

                                      • Mac72

                                        Mac72 5 years ago

                                        Loved these! Easy, quick and taste wonderful!

                                        • Cjkasper58

                                          Cjkasper58 5 years ago

                                          Loved them, the nutritional values made room for a good fat bomb!

                                          • Pattyirl329

                                            Pattyirl329 5 years ago

                                            I enjoyed this recipe very much.. The making of the crepes, not so much! Lol I had to remake the crepes mixture because they kept calling apart. But the taste was there, I'll just have to make it again! 😂😂

                                            • Snazzy5

                                              Snazzy5 5 years ago

                                              Just tried these for my dinner, l scooped some of the zucchini out and mixed the grated cheese with the tuna mix. It was so delicious, will be making this again 😄

                                              • melissalopez358eaee

                                                melissalopez358eaee 5 years ago

                                                Simple, delicious, and nutritious

                                                • Jim

                                                  Jim 5 years ago

                                                  Easy and tasty, very balanced also. Yum