Tuna Melt Quesadilla (Edit recipe)

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My twist on the classic tuna-melt with this quick & easy quesadilla! Perfect for a quick lunch or protein packed dinner. Feel free to customize it with your favorite tuna salad ingredients & toppings. Provecho amigos!

10 minutes

15 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	411
Fat:	15 g
Carbohydrates:	4 g
Protein:	57 g
Cholesterol:	124 g
Sodium:	1602 mg
Fiber:	0 g
Sugars:	0 g
Calculated per serving.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

Tuna Salad

4 whole Canned Tuna, washed and drained
0.25 cup Onion, finely diced
0.25 cup fresh Dill, chopped
0.25 cup Sir Kensington's Classic Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
2 - 3 whole Hard Boiled Egg, OPTIONAL
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Black Pepper
1.5 tsp Everything but the Elote Seasoning (Trader Joe's), OPTIONAL
5 - 6 whole Pickles, OPTIONAL Topping: I use Bread & butter pickles

Quesadilla

6 whole Cassava Flour Tortillas (Siete), Any tortilla of your choice will work!
0.333 cup Mexican Cheese Blend, Mozzarella, pepper jack, and cheddar work great as well!

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, diced onion, chopped dill, mayo, mustard, salt, pepper, and optional elote seasoning. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
3.Place a grain-free tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle some cheese over half of it. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is crispy and golden brown, and the cheese is melted.
4.Remove from heat. Carefully open quesadilla.
5.Spread a generous amount of the tuna mixture over the melted cheese. Add any additional toppings such as pickles.
6.Fold the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
8.Serve hot, provecho!