Description
This Avocado Tuna Melt Bagels recipe combines creamy avocado, zesty tuna mixture, fresh tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese on toasted bagels, creating a quick and delicious open-faced sandwich perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Bagel Base
- 2 Bagels, halved and toasted
Tuna Mixture
- 2 cans (6.5 oz each) tuna, drained
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 spring onion or green onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely diced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 1 avocado, sliced into strips
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced into circles
- 4 pinches cheddar cheese, grated
- Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Tuna Mixture: In a bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely diced spring onion, fresh parsley, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using), and lemon juice. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste, ensuring all ingredients are well mixed.
- Assemble Bagels with Avocado and Tomato: On each toasted bagel half, arrange slices of avocado in a circular pattern, followed by a layer of tomato slices, and repeat the layering to cover the surface attractively.
- Season and Drizzle: Lightly season the arranged avocado and tomato slices with salt and black pepper, then drizzle a small amount of extra virgin olive oil over the top to add richness and enhance flavor.
- Add Tuna and Cheese: Spoon the prepared tuna mixture generously over each bagel topped with avocado and tomato, then sprinkle evenly with grated cheddar cheese to prepare for broiling.
- Broil the Bagels: Place the assembled bagels under a broiler, cooking until the cheese melts completely and turns golden and bubbly, which takes about 3-5 minutes depending on your broiler’s heat.
- Serve: Remove the bagels from the broiler and finish by adding an extra squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a light sprinkle of parsley for added brightness and presentation before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, increase the cayenne pepper slightly or add a dash of hot sauce to the tuna mixture.
- Use whole wheat or multigrain bagels for a healthier twist.
- Broil carefully to avoid burning the cheese; keep a close eye during this final step.
- This recipe makes 2 servings but can be easily doubled to serve more.
- Leftover tuna mixture can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
