Tuna Melt Arepa — Pressed Handheld, No Drip
Category: On-the-Go | Ready in 12 minutes | Serves 1 adult or 2 kids | Naturally gluten-free
What You Need
- 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp diced celery
- 2 oz cheddar cheese, sliced
- Salt and pepper
How to Make It
- Mix the tuna with the mayonnaise, celery, salt and pepper.
- Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles.
- Pile the tuna salad on one arepa and top with cheddar.
- Close with the second arepa and warm in a dry pan, pressing gently, until the cheese melts, 3-4 minutes.
- Wrap in paper; it reheats perfectly if it cools down before you eat it.
About This Recipe
The tuna melt is an American diner classic — canned tuna salad pressed under melted cheese until it's warm and gooey. It's exactly the kind of thing that's better made ahead and reheated.
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