Sun-Dried Tomato-Tuna Panini

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Sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella work well together in this easy tuna sandwich. Serve with a green salad with a red-wine vinaigrette for a light lunch or dinner.

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Hilary Meyer
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Hilary Meyer
Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working as a freelancer in the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes.
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Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands.

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Photographer: Diana Chistruga
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 serving
Nutrition Profile:
High-Calcium Bone-Health Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Omega-3 Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber High-Protein
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Photographer: Diana Chistruga
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Ingredients

  • Half a 5-ounce can chunk-light tuna in water, drained

  • 4 finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

  • Pinch of salt

  • 2 slices sprouted whole-wheat bread

  • ¼ cup shredded fresh mozzarella

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Combine tuna, sun-dried tomatoes, mayonnaise and salt in a small bowl. Spread the tuna mixture on 1 slice of bread, top with mozzarella and another slice of bread.

    Overhead view of two slices of bread on a cutting board with tuna mixture and mozzarella on one slice from Sun-Dried Tomato-Tuna Panini recipe

    Photographer: Diana Chistruga

  2. Brush the bread with oil. Cook the sandwich in a panini maker or in a small skillet over medium heat until toasted.

    Angle view of assembled Sun-Dried Tomato-Tuna Panini recipe after pressing with panini maker

    Photographer: Diana Chistruga
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2016; updated April 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

583 Calories
34g Fat
45g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 1 sandwich
Calories 583
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 11g 39%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 27g 53%
Total Fat 34g 43%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Vitamin A 7994IU 160%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Folate 149mcg 37%
Sodium 786mg 34%
Calcium 292mg 22%
Iron 5mg 28%
Magnesium 69mg 16%
Potassium 1017mg 22%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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