Description
These Tuna Quesadillas are a flavorful and quick meal featuring creamy tuna, colorful veggies, and melted cheese, perfect for any time of day. Enjoy them warm with your favorite toppings for a delicious treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of tuna (5 oz each), drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (for cooking)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, diced bell pepper, and chopped red onion.
- Add the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to the bowl. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix everything together until the tuna is evenly coated.
- Fold in the shredded cheese, reserving some for topping if desired.
- Take one flour tortilla and lay it flat. Spoon about 1/4 of the tuna mixture onto one half of the tortilla.
- Fold the tortilla in half, covering the tuna mixture. Press down gently to seal. Repeat with remaining tortillas and mixture.
- If you reserved cheese, sprinkle it on top of the tuna mixture before folding.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter and let it melt.
- Place one folded quesadilla in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and cheese is melted. Adjust heat if necessary.
- Transfer to a cutting board and let sit for a minute before cutting into wedges. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
- Arrange quesadilla wedges on a serving platter and serve warm.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or extra cheese if desired.
- Serve with toppings like sour cream, salsa, and guacamole. Enjoy!
Notes
- For added heat, mix in diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the tuna mixture.
- Use whole wheat or corn tortillas for a healthier or gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes