Get ready for a flavor explosion friends!
As you guys know, the hubby and I have been meat free for five months now…but we do occasionally still eat seafood. I used to make tuna salad for lunch all the time…but I haven’t made any in a while. A few days ago I got a craving for it so I got to work in the kitchen.
What I came up with is a cross between a tuna melt and a tuna salad sandwich. It packs tons of flavor thanks to the curry powder and cayenne pepper, a little crunch from the onion and red pepper and extra protein from the greek yogurt and hummus. It also has some healthy fats thanks to the avocado!
Best of all, it’s a cinch to make and comes together quickly!
Curried Tuna Melt Panini
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 5 min
Keywords: sandwich healthy tuna avocado hummus
Ingredients (3 paninis)
- 1 can low-sodium tuna
- 1/4 c hummus
- 1/4 of an avocado
- 2 Tbsp onion, diced
- 1/2 c red bell pepper, diced
- 2 Tbsp plain, non-fat Chobani Greek Yogurt
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- whole wheat bread
- pepperjack cheese
Instructions
1. Place all the ingredients in a bowl. Smash and mix until well combined.
2. Scoop onto bread, top with 1/2 slice of cheese and place in a panini press (or George Foreman grill).
3. Heat until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
*Notes, if you don’t have a panini press, just toast the bread and stick the sandwich in the microwave for a few seconds to melt the cheese!
The version in the pictures doesn’t actually have any diced red peppers in it because I used the last one when I made this the first time. When I realized how good it was, I knew I needed to make it again to snap a few pics for you guys 
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Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
Today’s Workout:
Arms & Abs Workout
My arms felt like jello afterwards. I think the ab part could have been a little more challenging. I’ll up the intensity a little next time.
Oh my goodness that sounds amazing! I love tuna melts and tuna sandwiches…and this sounds like a great combo
. What kind of whole wheat bread is that? It looks great!
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..Wedding Date and Venue
it’s multigrain bread i got at kroger. i really liked it!
This sounds delish! I have to be in the mood for a tuna melt but this would do it!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat recently posted..Sweet Potato Poppers
me too! i can’t eat them all the time.
sounds delicious as always! i need to make some tuna salad – i have some tuna in my pantry that i got a sale a while ago and i should really use it up! adding it to our meal plan right now….
sarah @ sarah learns recently posted..bummer badgers, part 2
awesome!! glad i could provide some inspiration
Sounds great! My fiancé hates tuna but I want to find a way to trick him into eating it and liking it, lol. A panini would be a great way to achieve it! Are you going to blog about last night’s dinner? I can’t stop thinking about it, lol.
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio recently posted..Detox Day 1 Recap
it’s going up on the blog tomorrow!
I absolutely love curry and avocado, so there is no way this sandwich could possibly be bad! Can’t wait to try it!
Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food recently posted..New Year, New Workout
two of my favs also
I’m glad you wrote this down after you tweeted it. OMG. I am making this today!
StoriesAndSweetPotatoes recently posted..In Which I Make An Old Lady Cry
hope it was good!!!
The flavors in this look perfect – it’s like you combined all of my favorite things. Except the tuna… I don’t do the seafood 9picky and lame, I know). Wonder if this would work with tofu?
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Asian-Inspired Sweet Potato Lentil Loaf
i know i tweeted this to you…but in case others are looking for subs, i’d try chickpeas or cannelini or black beans!
I’ve been craving tuna for a couple of weeks – this looks easy enough that I can totally make it for dinner tonight!
Laura @ LauraLivesLife recently posted..Am I hungry?
let me know what you think!
This sounds totally delicious! I Love tuna salad and tuna melts. I just got a panini maker for Christmas. I am going to have to try this one out!
so good. panini makers are awesome!
I typically do not eat tuna, but I would definitely get down with this melty, panini-style version!
Rachel @ The Avid Appetite recently posted..Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps + Celebrity Crushes
paninis make everything taste good!
I really like how you utilize yogurt instead of mayo. I have to try it. PS avocado in the tuna mix is awesome!!
Susan (Oliepants) recently posted..Dosa & Coconut Chutney
it’s one of my favorite substitutions!
Curried tuna melt sounds and looks delicious. I’m glad to hear that it’s not a tuna bake. I don’t care for hot tuna but hubby keeps wanting to make it lol I’ll have to try yours.
Off to check out your giveaway.
Angie recently posted..Black Beans & Baked Sweet Potato Recipe
you could make him the panini version and make a sandwich for yourself….just don’t heat yours up! it’s good cold too
I’m not a tuna salad fan but egg salad is delicious!
Matt @ The Athlete’s Plate recently posted..A Day Off
i never buy tuna salad when I’m out….but i like the version i make myself!
yum! not sure about the melt part of this (hot tuna and me don’t get along) but i love the tuna salad part!
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef recently posted..Menu Plan
That looks amazing! I have a spinach and tuna salad, but your sammy looks so much better
Lauren @ HugsKissesNDishes recently posted..WIAW Cabin Style
this would be good with some spinach on it!!!
I came across your recipe on recipage.com looking for a way to use a can of tuna I had in the pantry. I’m eating my sandwich right now and it is very tasty! I’ll make this again in the future for sure! Bookmarked!
Leatitia @ The Sweetest Year recently posted..Post-illness energy boost!
awesome!!! so glad you found it an enjoyed it