Tuna Pita Melt

Health score
5%
Tuna Pita Melt
15 min.
1
284kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and quick meal to tantalize your taste buds, look no further than this delightful Tuna Pita Melt! Perfectly suited for lunch or a satisfying dinner, this dish combines the wholesome goodness of tuna with the creamy richness of mayonnaise and the satisfying crunch of dill pickles. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this tasty main course that's not only packed with flavor but also offers a satisfying blend of protein, healthy fats, and carbs.

The magic of the Tuna Pita Melt lies in its simplicity and versatility. It’s a fantastic way to use up canned tuna while enjoying a comforting, warm meal. By incorporating Swiss cheese, you elevate this classic dish, allowing it to melt beautifully inside the pita pocket for a gooey and comforting experience with each bite. Whether you’re indulging in it during a lunch break or serving it as a quick weeknight dinner, the Tuna Pita Melt will surely impress.

This dish is easy to customize, too! Add your favorite herbs, spices, or even some fresh veggies for a twist on the original recipe. So, roll up your sleeves and let your culinary creativity flow as you savor the deliciousness of this speedy yet gourmet meal. Get ready to enjoy every bite of this Tuna Pita Melt, and experience a delightful combination of flavors that will leave you wanting more!

Ingredients

  • 0.5  dill pickle spear diced
  • pinch rosemary dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 1.5 teaspoons mayonnaise 
  • 1.5 teaspoons olive oil 
  • 0.5  pita bread round 
  • slice swiss cheese 
  • 0.3 cup tuna drained

Equipment

  • bowl
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Lightly toast pita bread.
  2. Break tuna chunks into small pieces in a bowl; stir in pickle, mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic powder, and rosemary until evenly blended.
  3. Place Swiss cheese into the pocket of the toasted pita bread and spoon in tuna mixture.
  4. Heat pita sandwich in the microwave on a microwave-safe dish until cheese is melted, 15 to 20 seconds.

Nutrition Facts

Calories284kcal
Protein21.09%
Fat53.14%
Carbs25.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
249
Glycemic Load
14.81
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
11.009565379309%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:284.48kcal
14.22%
Fat:16.76g
25.78%
Saturated Fat:4.86g
30.37%
Carbohydrates:18.28g
6.09%
Net Carbohydrates:16.78g
6.1%
Sugar:0.49g
0.54%
Cholesterol:32.19mg
10.73%
Sodium:568.07mg
24.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.96g
29.93%
Selenium:31.76µg
45.38%
Vitamin B12:1.51µg
25.17%
Vitamin B3:4.49mg
22.43%
Calcium:214.38mg
21.44%
Phosphorus:190.85mg
19.09%
Vitamin K:19.17µg
18.26%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.92%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.59%
Zinc:1.35mg
9.03%
Vitamin E:1.34mg
8.93%
Iron:1.56mg
8.64%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.02%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.71%
Magnesium:27.43mg
6.86%
Fiber:1.5g
6.01%
Vitamin A:257.7IU
5.15%
Potassium:178.54mg
5.1%
Copper:0.1mg
4.83%
Folate:16.47µg
4.12%
Vitamin D:0.47µg
3.16%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.79%
Vitamin C:1.31mg
1.59%
Source:Allrecipes