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 🙂
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.
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Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health says
Oh my goodness that sounds amazing! I love tuna melts and tuna sandwiches…and this sounds like a great combo :D. What kind of whole wheat bread is that? It looks great!
Lindsay says
it’s multigrain bread i got at kroger. i really liked it!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
This sounds delish! I have to be in the mood for a tuna melt but this would do it!
Lindsay says
me too! i can’t eat them all the time.
sarah @ sarah learns says
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…. 🙂
Lindsay says
awesome!! glad i could provide some inspiration 🙂
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
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.
Lindsay says
it’s going up on the blog tomorrow!
Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food says
I absolutely love curry and avocado, so there is no way this sandwich could possibly be bad! Can’t wait to try it! 🙂
Lindsay says
two of my favs also 🙂
StoriesAndSweetPotatoes says
I’m glad you wrote this down after you tweeted it. OMG. I am making this today!
Lindsay says
hope it was good!!!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
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?
Lindsay says
i know i tweeted this to you…but in case others are looking for subs, i’d try chickpeas or cannelini or black beans!
Laura @ LauraLivesLife says
I’ve been craving tuna for a couple of weeks – this looks easy enough that I can totally make it for dinner tonight!
Lindsay says
let me know what you think!
Mattie @ Comfy and Confident says
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!
Lindsay says
so good. panini makers are awesome!
Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says
I typically do not eat tuna, but I would definitely get down with this melty, panini-style version!
Lindsay says
paninis make everything taste good!
Susan (Oliepants) says
I really like how you utilize yogurt instead of mayo. I have to try it. PS avocado in the tuna mix is awesome!!
Lindsay says
it’s one of my favorite substitutions!
Angie says
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.
Lindsay says
you could make him the panini version and make a sandwich for yourself….just don’t heat yours up! it’s good cold too 🙂
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says
I’m not a tuna salad fan but egg salad is delicious!
Lindsay says
i never buy tuna salad when I’m out….but i like the version i make myself!
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
yum! not sure about the melt part of this (hot tuna and me don’t get along) but i love the tuna salad part! 🙂
Lauren @ HugsKissesNDishes says
That looks amazing! I have a spinach and tuna salad, but your sammy looks so much better 🙂
Lindsay says
this would be good with some spinach on it!!!
Leatitia @ The Sweetest Year says
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! 🙂
Lindsay says
awesome!!! so glad you found it an enjoyed it 🙂