The Perfect Vegan Tuna Melt
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 sandwiches
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Calories
590 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
The Perfect Vegan Tuna Melt
Description
The Perfect Vegan Tuna Melt uses a single batch of vegan tuna salad spread on sourdough bread slices, topped with thinly sliced vegan cheddar cheese. The bread's buttered sides are toasted on a skillet over medium-low heat to create a crisp exterior while melting the cheese and warming the filling. Cooking slowly ensures the bread doesn’t burn while achieving a golden brown color on both sides.
The result is a comforting sandwich with a creamy, savory vegan tuna salad balanced by mellow melted vegan cheddar cheese and the crunch of toasted sourdough. The sandwich can be served warm immediately for the best texture contrast between the crisp crust and melted cheese.
Options include omitting butter for an oil-free toast, in which case the sandwich is dry-toasted in the pan. Vegan cheese brands suggested are Violife, Chao, Follow Your Heart, and Daiya (block, not shreds), favoring thin slices over shreds for cleaner handling. Nutrition details vary depending on specific ingredient choices.
Ingredients
- 1 batch vegan tuna salad Makes enough for 4 sandwiches (this recipe is written for 2 tuna melts). Leftover tuna salad tastes fantastic so go ahead and make the full batch!
- 4 lices sourdough sandwich bread good quality or your favorite bread
- 2 to 3 tablespoons vegan butter Omit for oil-free and see Notes.
- 4 to 5 ervings vegan cheddar cheese See Notes for other options, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat a large cast iron skillet or heavy bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. The buttered sides of the bread will be the outside of the sandwiches. Flip two slices of bread over so the butter sides are down. Spread the unbuttered sides with tuna salad. Arrange cheese on top of the tuna salad, then top with another slice of bread, buttered-side out.
- Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the undersides are golden brown. It's best to toast these slowly. So keep a close eye on the underside, and lower the heat if needed. Flip the sandwiches, and cook until the cheese is melted and the second sides are golden brown.
- Serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Omit vegan butter and toast dry in the pan for an oil-free version.
- Use thinly sliced vegan cheddar for easier melting and handling; shreds can be messier.
- Recommended vegan cheese brands include Violife, Chao, Follow Your Heart, and Daiya blocks.
- Nutrition varies based on bread and amounts of butter, cheese, and tuna salad.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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