Dietitians of Canada

Recipes

Makes 4 servings

This may sound like an odd combination, but give it a try — it’s delicious!

2 tbsp	basil pesto	30 mL
4	slices whole-grain or multigrain bread, toasted	4
1 can (71⁄2 oz)	water-packed light tuna, drained and flaked	1 can (213 g)
1	large tomato, cut into 4 slices	1
4	red onion slices (optional)	4
1⁄2 cup	shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese	125 mL

Spread 1 1⁄2 tsp (7 mL) pesto over each bread slice. Divide tuna evenly on top. Top each with 1 tomato slice, 1 red onion slice (if using) and one-quarter of the cheese.
Broil until tuna is heated through and cheese is melted.

Check the weight of bread slices: Canada’s Food Guide uses 35 g as 1 bread serving, but many bread slices weigh 45 g or more.

Vary the cheese to your liking. For example, try Havarti with jalapeño peppers or Oka.

Diabetes Food Choice Values Per Serving:
1 Carbohydrate
2 Meat & Alternatives