Tuna Quesadillas, made with corn tortillas, are a quick and tasty snack or lunch. This is not your usual tuna sandwich!
When I was making all the dishes for Thanksgiving, I got hungry, but there wasn’t anything in what I was preparing that I could munch on. I looked in the cupboard and saw I had a nice can of tuna in oil. But I didn’t want a sandwich because the next day I was having The Sandwich, and having stuffing that night. That’s a lot of bread. However, I also spied a package of corn tortillas in my refrigerator. Mexican sounded like the perfect thing for a Thanksgiving snack.
What Kind of Tuna for Tuna Quesadillas
Tuna packed in oil is generally considered to have a richer and more flavorful taste than tuna packed in water. The oil can also help to preserve the tuna and keep it fresh for longer. However, tuna packed in oil is typically higher in calories and fat than tuna packed in water.
Tuna packed in water is considered a healthier option as it is lower in calories and fat, but it may have a milder flavor than tuna packed in oil. It is also a good option for those who are watching their fat intake or following a low-calorie diet.
When using tuna in a recipe like a quesadilla, using the tuna in oil will give it a richer and more flavorful taste, but if you want to keep the calories and fat low, you could go for the tuna in water.
Corn or Flour Tortillas?
Quesadillas in the United States are often made with flour tortillas; however, the traditional Mexican quesadilla is made with a corn tortilla. They are often heated on a comal; in this case, we use a *cast iron griddle.
Corn tortillas are typically smaller and thinner than wheat tortillas and have a distinct corn flavor. They are also gluten-free, making them a great option for those with gluten sensitivities.
Wheat flour tortillas are large and can be used for very large quesadillas with a lot of filling. Since this is a snacking size, corn tortillas are preferred.
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Tuna Quesadillas
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Ingredients
- 5 oz tuna in oil
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 dashes Habenero sauce
- 1 teaspoon *dried red onion
- 1/ 2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 corn tortillas
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- ½ avocado, sliced
- 2 teaspoons sour cream
- 4 dashes Tabasco
Instructions
- 5 oz tuna in oil, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 2 dashes Habenero sauce, 1 teaspoon dried red onionMix the tuna, mayonnaise, onion, red onion, and habanero together.
- 1/ 2 cup cheddar cheese, 4 corn tortillasPut cheese on each tortilla, top with half of the tuna mixture, cheese, and the remaining tortilla.
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butterHeat a cast iron pan on low then melt the butter in a pan.
- Put the quesadilla in the pan. Depending on the size of your pan, you might have to do this in batches. Cook on one side on low heat until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes.
- Turn and cook on the other side.
- 1/2 avocado, 2 teaspoons sour cream, 4 dashes TabascoServe with sliced avocado, sour cream, and Tabasco.
