Healthy Tuna Melt (cooking Light)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini (about 7 ounces each)
• olive oil flavored cooking spray
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 4 slices multigrain bread, toasted
• 1 (9 ounce) can solid tuna packed in water, drained
• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
• 16 slices plum tomatoes, 1/4-inch-thick
• 4 slices fat-free american cheese (or any other cheese you like) or 4 slices reduced-fat swiss cheese (or any other cheese you like)

Recipe

• 1 slice zucchini in half crosswise; then slice into 1/4-inch lengthwise slices.
• 2 coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. add half of the zucchini; cook 5 minutes. turn slices over, sprinkle with half of the herbs and pepper; cook 5 minutes or until tender. repeat with remaining zucchini, herbs, and pepper. divide zucchini slices evenly among toast slices.
• 3 combine tuna, mayonnaise, and onion in a small bowl, stir well. spread 1/2 cup tuna mixture over each zucchini-topped bread slice; top each with 4 tomato slices and 1 cheese slice.
• 4 place sandwiches on a baking sheet; broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts.