Tuna Melt Recipe with a Twist

Who says, “The best tuna melt recipe needs to be a sandwich?” Why not create a Keto tuna melt appetizer with roasted Sweet Potato disks, cheese, herbs, and spices instead? So, that’s exactly what we have to share and these Tuna Melt Bites are ready to compete with the classic. These are also Whole30 and Paleo tuna melt alternatives!

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Tuna Melt Bites with Sweet Potato Rounds

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Serves:

8

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Tuna Melt Bites with Sweet Potato Rounds

Ingredients

Filling

1 Can Safe Catch Elite Wild Tuna
½ Cup Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tbsp Scallions or Green Onion
1 tsp Fresh Sage or ¼ tsp Dried
1 tsp Garlic Powder
2 Tbsp Classic Mayonnaise or Keto/Paleo/Whole30 Alternatives
1 Tbsp Harissa Red Pepper Sauce

Topping

2 Tbsp Shredded Parmesan
2 Tbsp Cilantro Leaves

Tools you'll need

Medium Mixing Bowl
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Chef’s Knife
Cutting Board
Measuring Spoons & Cups

Instructions

Knife Work: Rinse sweet potato thoroughly, slice into ten ½ inch disks, oil and salt each, then place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake at 350 Degrees F for 35-37 minutes or until tender (turning once)
Open can of Safe Catch Elite Wild Tuna (Do not drain), flake with a fork in can until all liquid is absorbed by the tuna, then empty into a medium mixing bowl
Knife Work: Chop fresh scallions or green onion into slivered rings, finely chop fresh sage and add to mixing bowl with all other filling ingredients
Remove sweet potatoes from oven and increase temperature to 400 Degrees F, top each sweet potato slice with 1 Tbsp of filling, then return to oven, baking for 10-15 mins or until cheese has melted
Knife Work: Finely chop fresh cilantro and mix with parmesan cheese in mixing bowl
Remove sweet potatoes from oven and top with ½ tsp of parmesan cheese mixture, baking until cheese has browned, about 7-10 mins

SERVING SUGGESTION

Tuna Melt Bites are a hearty appetizer or a great compliment to dinner. Note: let Tuna Melt Bites rest for a few minutes before eating, so that they are still warm but can be eaten easily.