Main Course: ​Tuna Quesadilla Melts

Servings: 4 medium quesadillas or 2 large quesadillas

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

These easy tuna quesadilla melts are quick and delicious. They are a perfect meal for busy weeknights or for a quick lunch.

  • 2 cans (170 grams) tuna, drained
  • ¼ cup tomato salsa  
  • ¼ cup  mayonnaise
  • 1 small pepper, chopped finely OR 2 celery ribs, chopped finely (optional) OR ½ cup canned corn, drained
  • ¼ cup onion, chopped finely OR 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1-2 cups baby spinach leaves, washed (optional)
  • 8 medium tortillas or 4 large tortillas, preferably whole wheat

Directions for Preparation

  1. The mash the tuna into the salsa until well combined.
  2. Stir in the mayonnaise, the chopped vegetables (optional) and the shredded cheese until combined.
  3. On a tortilla, spread out a portion of the tuna mixture. Top with spinach leaves (optional). Top with a tortilla.
  4. Repeat for the rest of the tortillas.
  5. Lightly grease a non-stick skillet and warm on low to medium heat. Add a quesadilla. Flip when golden brown.
  6. Remove from pan once both sides are golden brown.
  7. Cut into wedges and serve.
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