When Lent and Fridays approach, instead of grabbing a fast food, greasy fish burger, make a tuna melt in minutes! You can make this ahead to be ready for a quick lunch at home or work. It's the most flavorful made warm, but it also tastes good chilled.
I like to decorate the house for all liturgical seasons, including Lent. This is our dining table center piece in 2022.
Mix in a bowl (makes 8 servings):
3-4 Cans Tuna
1 c shredded cheese (we use VioLife Vegan/Dairy Free )
1/4 c diced onions (red look nice, green are mild)
1/2 c Mayonnaise
Salt & Pepper to taste (or seasoned salt)
Optional add in: diced celery, sweet peppers, pickles
Method 1. Heat a heaping scoop of tuna mix in microwave. Toast your favorite bread. Spread the tuna mix on toast and serve warm.
Method 2. Serve warm or cold in a tortilla or lettuce wrap.
Method 3. Serve warm as a dip with crackers.
Method 4. Assemble sandwich, butter top and bottom of bread, then fry in a skillet until crisp and melting. Timing depends on how thick you make it.
Serve with pickles, grapes or carrots.
Tip: Add a carrot in the middle for a "butterfly shape." If I make it look like something special, the children are more likely to eat it.
If you want more ideas for Lent in your home, take a look at my Homegrown Catholics blog! Including these Pray Fast Alms ideas cards we keep at the table.
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