Sweet Chili Tuna Melts

Sweet Chili Tuna Melts are a twist on a comfort-food classic, and an easy weeknight dinner for any time of the year.

Prep:

10

minutes

Cook:

15

minutes

TOtal:

25

minutes

Ingredients

14 oz. chunk light tuna, in water, drained

1/2 cup mayonnaise

3 Tbsp. sweet chili sauce

1-2 tsp. sriracha (depending on your preferred spice level)

1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil

3 green onions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced

1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

4 English muffins, split

4 slices havarti cheese

2 small avocados, peeled, sliced

Additional toasted sesame seeds or Gomasio, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Start by making the sweet chili tuna mixture. In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, toasted sesame oil, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds. Mix until well combined. Set aside. 
  2. Toast the English muffin halves in a toaster or under a broiler until lightly golden brown. (I like to toast the muffins before topping them, because I think it helps prevent them from becoming soggy!) Arrange the toasted English muffin halves on a large baking sheet. 
  3. Top each English muffin half with a generous spoonful of the tuna mixture, evenly dividing the tuna mixture among the 8 muffin halves. 
  4. Place half a slice of havarti cheese on top of each tuna-topped English muffin. 
  5. Place the assembled tuna melts under a low broiler for 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted. Finish broiling on high for another minute or two, until cheese is golden. Remove the tuna melts from the oven. 
  6. Top each tuna melt with several slices of avocado, and then sprinkle with sesame seeds or Gomasio. 
  7. Serve immediately, and enjoy!