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Mediterranean Tuna Melt

Mediterranean Tuna Melt

Reach into the pantry and come out with a new spin on a favorite: A surprising Mediterranean twist on the classic tuna melt, made with canned tuna, chickpeas, olives, and Parmesan cheese.

Everyday Food, April 2005 http://www.marthastewart.com/314471/mediterranean-tuna-melt
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  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Total Time 20 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 2 cans (6 ounces each) chunk light tuna packed in water, drained
    • 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • 1/4 cup minced red onion
    • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
    • 1/4 cup chopped green olives
    • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • Salt and pepper
    • 1 loaf (8 ounces) Italian bread, split lengthwise
    • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Heat broiler. In a bowl, combine first eight ingredients (through mustard); season with salt and pepper.
  2. Lay bread, cut side up, on a broiler-proof baking sheet; top with tuna mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Broil until golden, 2 to 4 minutes. Cut into pieces; serve.

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