Keto Tuna Melts

Keto Tuna Melts is a simple and delicious dish. This tuna melt prepares fast in only twenty minutes, so it is best for busy weekdays. This recipe provides the real taste of the dish. It completely excludes the bread to lower the carb content but provides the same cheesy & warm taste. Every serving is filling enough to satisfy hunger, and it easily fits into this keto diet routine. We make these with a mix of mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, and tuna, then season it lightly and bake them in the oven so they get browned well.  Serve these Keto Tuna Melts as a lunch or dinner. This is a nice dish for meal planning, as it stores well. Pair this tuna melt with avocado slices, fresh vegetables, or salad for a delicious meal.

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STATS:

• Calories: 290 kcal
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Serving size: 1 tuna melt
• Cooking time: Ten minutes
• Cuisine: American
• Total time: Twenty minutes
• Course: Lunch or Dinner
• Diet: Keto
• Portion: 4
• Cooking mode: Oven or Air Fryer

EQUIPMENT:

• Baking tray
• Oven or air fryer
• Fork
• Mixing bowl
• Spoon
• Parchment paper

INGREDIENTS:

• One big egg
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese shred
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• Salt
• 1 tablespoon green onions
• Pepper
• 1 tablespoon celery
• 2 cans of tuna
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

INGREDIENT NOTES:

TUNA:

• We have to drain the tuna well so the mixture stays firm and doesn’t become watery. It provides the light flavor that combines well with seasoning & cheese. Any water-packed tuna works great to prepare this dish.

MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

• Mozzarella melts easily and aids in binding the patties without the extra carb content. It provides a soft & flexible texture. We will switch it to cheddar to give a sharper taste.

EGGS:

• The egg helps in keeping the patty together and prevents it from breaking during melting. It adds moisture & a slight rich taste. The patties may crumble without it.

MAYONNAISE:

• Mayonnaise gives a creamy consistency, so it remains moist. It helps the mixture to stay soft in the middle. Utilize full-cream mayonnaise for good texture.

DIJON MUSTARD:

• Dijon mustard enhances a soft, tangy flavor, which helps to fix the indulgence of the dish. It will not overpower the tuna. You just require a small quantity of Dijon to provide the taste.

GREEN ONIONS:

• Green onions add fresh taste and light onion flavor. They boost the flavor without the additional carb content. They also include a little color.

CELERY:

• Celery adds a crispy taste to the creamy tuna patties. It lightens the dish without the extra carbs. Chop it finely so the patties hold shape.

LEMON JUICE:

• Lemon juice helps to bring brightness to the dish. It helps to balance the flavors by cutting the richness of the dish.

GARLIC POWDER:

• It adds a savory taste that accompanies the tuna. It combines smoothly without any issues. We can simply deepen the flavor with garlic powder.

ONION POWDER:

• Onion powder includes a light, sweet taste and a deep flavor. It combines equally in patties. It helps to enhance the taste overall.

SALT:

• Salt helps to boost the tuna & cheese taste. The cheese is already salty, so use it lightly and add more if required.

BLACK PEPPER:

• Pepper includes light heat to balance the taste. It will help to deepen the savory taste and doesn’t provide a strong taste. Use freshly ground pepper if possible.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F and line the parchment paper on it.
2. Include the cheese, mayonnaise, celery, tuna, garlic powder, egg, onions, black pepper, mustard, lemon juice, onion powder, & salt in the dish.
3. Combine all of the components till it holds properly.
4. Add the mixture to the tray and make the round patties.
5. Bake these patties for 10-12 minutes till they get golden from top and the corners get firm & crisp.
6. Cool for some time and then serve

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Serve these tuna melt patties along with slices of avocado.
• Pair green salad with these tuna melts.
• Include keto pickles along with these tuna melts.
• Serve roasted vegetables along with these patties.
• Sprinkle extra cheese shreds over the patties to provide the cheesy taste.

TIPS:

• We have to make the somewhat thick mixture so it gets firm when it bakes.
• Place the parchment in the tray so it won’t stick.
• Broil the patties for some additional time if we want the crisp texture.
• Add one full spoon of cream cheese to include the indulgent taste in the dish.
• Swap the cheddar cheese with mozzarella if we want to include a sharp taste in the melts.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Add the cooked meats to the covered dish and stock for three days.

FREEZER:

• Freeze the shaped patties in the tray when they get hard, then put the patties in the bag & store for one month.

FAQs:

Can I make these patties without cheese?

• Cheese will help to bind these patties, and excluding the cheese will alter the texture. Try adding eggs instead if you want.

Can I prepare this dish with canned salmon instead?

• Yes, we can; it works in the same way as tuna.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Caloric content: 290 kcal

Iron: 1.2 g

Total carbs: 3 g

Vitamin A: 0.06 g

Net carbs: 2 g

Fiber: 1 g

Calcium: 180 g

Protein: 32 g

Sodium: 540 g

Serving size: 1 melt

Potassium: 290 g