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Speedy hi-protein tuna melt

Here is a tasty way to add protein to your diet. Although it's geared toward people who have had weight loss surgery, almost anyone would find this quick lunch idea appealing.

Ingredients

Two 6-ounce pouches tuna (Starkist® tuna or water-packed tuna)
1/3 cup reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
Pinch of salt and pepper to taste (optional*)
4 slices of ripe tomato
8 slices reduced-fat Provolone or Swiss cheese

Directions

1. Preheat broiler.
2. In a bowl, mix together tuna, mayonnaise and red onion. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste, if needed.*
3. Assemble tuna melts by placing the tomato slices on a baking sheet, placing a scoop of tuna salad in the center of each and covering with two slices of cheese. 
4. Broil 6 to 8 minutes, until cheese starts to brown, and is bubbling around the edges. 
5. Transfer to serving plates.

Higher protein option

You can increase the amount of protein by whisking a couple of tablespoons of unflavored whey protein powder* into your mayonnaise before mixing it into your tuna (then add the remaining ingredients).

*Option not included in nutrition facts.

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