Sunday, July 19, 2009

Portobello Mushroom Tuna Melt

This is the 2nd recipe i've tried making from the show Cook Yourself Thin. Yum. It really is. I don't think i've had the pleasure of trying a real Tuna Melt Sandwich. I'm sure it is mouth watering good- but you should give this one a try ~especially if your trying to get into that bikini before summer is over. Lets meet the stars of the show:

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4 Portobello mushrooms, stemmed, gills removed **I have 2 in the photo because I didn't want to make all 4. I later divided up the tuna mixture and refrigerated half of it for another day
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 5-ounce can albacore tuna packed in water, drained **I used regular canned tuna
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley **I used a 2 teaspoons of dried parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper
4 thin slices Swiss cheese
4 slices tomato **I love Heirloom tomatoes and that one was just calling me at the grocery store
1/2 cup mixed baby greens

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1. Preheat the broiler. Using a spoon, remove the gills from the mushrooms by gently scooping them out. Brush the mushrooms with 1 tablespoon oil. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and broil, turning once until softened and cooked through, about 10 minutes.

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2. While the mushrooms are cooking, in a bowl, combine tuna, celery, parsley, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and remaining tablespoon oil.

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3. Remove the mushrooms from the oven. Divide tuna mixture among mushrooms, and spread evenly in caps. Top each with a slice of cheese, and broil until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Top each mushroom with a tomato slice and 2 tablespoons greens, and serve immediately.

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That plate of 2 mushroom tuna melts is only 539 calories. Compare that to a McDonalds cheeseburger which is 300 calories. (and your thinking in your head right now that you would take the cheeseburger any day over a mushroom tuna melt right?!! LOL!!) I have to do these healthy recipes every now and then to counter all the junk I make and have to taste- so I feel less guilty=) They have dessert recipes too! Be on the lookout for that because they have a Red Velvet Cupcake recipe too. I'm curious to see & taste it!

My fellow Foodie Blogroll member spotlight for this post is: Gastronomer's Guide because the Seared Scallops and Strawberry Mascarpone Tart is calling my name- looks so yummy!

12 comments:

chow and chatter said... 1

this looks amazing adore this recipe thanks for sharing

Shannon said... 2

Yum! I LOVE mushroom anything...

Heather @ chiknpastry said... 3

Yum! Love the heirloom tomatoes - they are so juicy and good :)

How To Eat A Cupcake said... 4

Oh holy cow! I'm so hungry right now, and this post is nothing but TORTURE! ;D

Unknown said... 5

This looks amazingly delicious. Portabellos paired with tuna like this, unique and delicious idea. First time here, lovely blog!

Poorni Pillai said... 6

It's hard to make stuffed mushrooms look good- they're not very photogenic, I think. But yup, this looks good!

Yummy in my tummy said... 7

Thank you all! I'm sorry I didn't respond sooner- I have been on a relaxing week long vacation in Hawaii. Stay tuned though, I have great pictures of the sights and smells of Kauai, Hawaii. I may even throw in something for a giveaway=)

Ziho said... 8

I like portobellos, it looks so yummy!

Thank you!

joanh said... 9

mmmmm!!! this looks so good. i'll have to give it a try.

Unknown said... 10

Where have you gone off to???? :(

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