Dinner · 10 min · american

Tuna Melt Lettuce Cups

If you like canned tuna, you’ll love this American dinner — 10 minutes from craving to table. At 269 calories and 38g protein per serving, it fits easily into a high-protein day. Naturally keto, it scales cleanly if you are cooking for more than one.

✓ USDA-verified nutrition data

Ingredients

• 1 can Canned tuna
• 1 oz Cheddar
• 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1 stalk Celery
• 6 leaves Butter lettuce

Steps

1. Turn the oven to broil on high and line a sheet pan with foil. The foil catches drips and makes cleanup easy.
2. Drain 1 can tuna very well and flake it into a medium bowl. Fold in 1 tbsp Greek yogurt and 1 celery stalk, finely diced -- the yogurt replaces mayo and keeps the filling light.
3. Season with salt and pepper and taste it now: the filling should be bright and well-seasoned before it ever goes under the broiler.
4. Pat 6 butter lettuce leaves dry and arrange them cupped-side up on the sheet pan. Dry leaves hold the filling better.
5. Pile the tuna mixture into the leaves and sprinkle 1 oz cheddar over the tops. Shredded or small pieces melt more evenly than one thick slice.
6. Broil 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling with a few browned spots -- keep an eye on it, since the broiler works fast. Serve immediately, hot filling against the cool, crisp lettuce.

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