Ingredients
2 slices whole grain bread
1/2 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or 2% milk fat)
50 grams canned tuna (in water or olive oil)
Zest of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chopped chives
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Pinch salt
Pinch black pepper
Instructions
Preheat toaster oven or panini press to 350°F
Toasted bread (2-3 minutes per side)
In a bowl, flake tuna with a fork and mix with cottage cheese, lemon zest, chives, red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Spread mixture evenly on toasted bread
Drizzle with remaining olive oil and freshly ground black pepper
Sprinkle additional chives on top
Notes
Flake tuna gently for a creamy texture
Adjust salt if using salted cottage cheese
Substitute chives with chopped dill or basil
Optional: Add mashed avocado or sliced cherry tomatoes for extra nutrients
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
