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Cajun Spiced Tuna Quesadilla
Makes24 wedges
Prep Time30 min
cook Time
10 min
Time to Table40 min
This is a tantalizing twist to the standard quesadilla with cajun infused spices, mango and lime with flaked white tuna. A must have as a snack, meal or as appetizers.
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Ingredients
½ cup (125 mL) goat cheese
⅓ cup (75 mL) mild salsa
¼ bunch cilantro leaves
1/2 finely chopped red onion
½ cup (125 mL) mango, diced
2 tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp (5 mL) Cajun spice
1 can (170 g) Clover Leaf Flaked White Tuna in Water, drained
juice of one lime
6 small whole wheat tortillas
salt to taste
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PREP INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large bowl, combine cheese, salsa, cilantro, onions and mango. Season to taste and set aside.
- In non-stick skillet, heat oil and Cajun spice. Add in tuna and lime and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix the tuna mixture with cheese mixture.
- Spread mixture evenly over 3 tortillas and cover with the 3 remaining tortillas. Lightly oil top of tortillas with non-stick cooking spray or regular oil.
- Heat the BBQ grill to medium heat. Place oiled side down on grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.
- Oil the top tortilla, carefully flip the quesadilla and heat through for additional 3-4 minutes till cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately either whole as a meal or in wedges as appetizers.
TIP: If using an oven, preheat to 425F (220C). Oil both sides of the quesadillas on a baking sheet and then transfer to the oven. Heat for approx. 10 minutes.
nutrition
| Amount per serving |
% Daily Value |
|
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 560 | |
| Fat | 24 g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Saturated + Trans | 35% | |
| Omega-3 Polyunsaturates | 0.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | |
| Sodium | 1010 mg | 42% |
| Carbohydrate | 56 g | 19% |
| Fibre | 5 g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9 g | |
| Protein | 29 g | |
| Vitamin A | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 2% | |
| Calcium | 8% | |
| Iron | 20% |
Claims per serving
| High Source of Fibre | Excellent Source of Protein |
| Source of Vitamin A | Excellent Source of Vitamin C |
| Source of Calcium | Good Source of Iron |
| Source of omega-3 |
