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    Home » Homemade Recipes

    Zucchini Tuna Melts

    September 18, 2020 by Kristin @ Dirt & Dough 3 Comments

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    Zucchini Tuna Melts with tomatoes and parmesan cheese
    Zucchini Tuna Melt

    These Zucchini Tuna Melts are a lightened up version of the classic sandwich. Hollowed out zucchini makes the perfect vessel for this tuna spread and then is topped with tomato slices and finished with a parmesan bread crumb. A great way to use those garden zucchinis or to change up a basic can of tuna.

    Why Zucchini for a Tuna Melt?

    If there is one thing we eat a lot of in our family (more than sourdough) is tuna. And yes a fresh loaf of sourdough makes the perfect tuna melt but sometimes you just want to change things up.

    If you want the classic sourdough and would like to learn how to make it yourself, check out my sourdough tutorials.

    These Zucchini Tuna Melts have been a big hit this summer. With zucchini growing wild in the garden, and plenty of tuna on hand, this combo makes the perfect lunch.

    How they are Made

    1. Prepare Baking Sheet

    Take a baking sheet and line with tin foil. Then place a cooling rack and place on the baking sheet. This will keep the zucchini from getting soggy on the bottom.

    2. Hollow Out the Zucchini

    Scrape out the insides of the zucchini with a ¼ teaspoon. I have found the ¼ just works the best and the larger sizes tend to break the sides of the zucchini. It's just like carving out a pumpkin.

    I tend to select a little larger zucchinis so there is plenty of room to stuff in the tuna.

    Once you hollow it out, coat in olive oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper.

    3. Prepare the Tuna and Fill in the Zucchini

    Mix all the ingredients for the tuna spread together and spoon into the zucchini. Then take the tomato slices and place on top.

    zucchini tuna boats

    4. Mix all the Bread Crumb ingredients and Cover Each Zucchini

    Zucchini Tuna Melts

    5. Bake

    Bake at 350 degrees for about 10-15 min. The zucchini should be tender and the parmesan bread crumb crispy.

    Zuicchini Tuna Melts
    Zucchini Tuna Melts

    Other Zucchini Inspired Recipes:

    Zucchini Lasagna with a Bolognese Meat Sauce

    Zucchini Tuna Melts with tomatoes and parmesan cheese

    Zucchini Tuna Melts

    These Zucchini Tuna Melts are a lightened up version of the classic sandwich. Hollowed out zucchini makes the perfect vessel for this tuna spread and then is topped with tomato slices and finished with a parmesan break crumb. A great way to use those garden zucchinis or to change up a basic can of tuna.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2

    Ingredients
      

    Zucchini Boat

    • 2 Medium Size Zucchini or 3-4 smaller ones
    • Olive Oil For coating
    • Salt & Pepper

    Tuna Spread

    • 6 oz Albacore Tuna
    • 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
    • 1 Clove Garlic Finely Minced
    • ¼ Cup Diced Kosher Pickle About one good size spear
    • 1 Stalk Diced Celery Diced

    Bread Crumb Topping

    • 1 Roma Tomato Thinly Sliced
    • ⅓ Cup Italian Bread Crumbs
    • ¼ Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
    • 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped
    • Salt and Pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    • Prepare baking sheet by lining with tin foil and placing a cooling rack on top.
    • Cut of the stem of the zucchini and slice lengthwise.
    • Using a ¼ teaspoon scrape out the insides of the zucchini.
    • Coat the Zucchini with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on the cooling racks.
    • Prepare the tuna by mixing all the ingredients together and with a spoon fill the insides of the zucchini.
    • Take the sliced tomatoes and place on top.
    • Prepare the breadcrumbs by mixing everything together and then place on top of the zucchini melts.
    • Place in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the zucchini is tender and bread crumbs are crispy.
    Keyword Easy Lunch, Lunch, Tuna Melt, Tuna Recipe, Zucchini Tuna Boat, Zucchini Tuna Melt
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    Comments

    1. Anja

      October 15, 2020 at 7:49 pm

      This will go into my collection of zucchini recipes - we have so many in our garden that we are always looking for different ways to make them.

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    2. Megan | Simply Rooted Farmhouse

      October 15, 2020 at 4:19 pm

      Ooh, these look so amazing. Will be definitely giving them a try soon.

      Reply
    3. Hannah

      September 25, 2020 at 3:58 am

      I saved this to try. I just bought zucchini today!

      Reply

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