Tuna Quesadilla
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Updated on May 6, 2025
- In a large bowl, combine pinto beans, salsa, cilantro, green onion, jalapeño and cumin, and lightly mash with a fork, being sure to leave some texture.
- Fold in plant-based tuna.
- Scoop approximately ¾ cup mixture onto each of 4 corn tortillas. Top each with 1/2 cup cheddar, then add another corn tortilla and press down slightly to flatten.
- Set a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and lightly spray with cooking oil. Place 1 quesadilla in the pan and press down gently with spatula.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, then flip and repeat. Remove from pan and place on a parchment-lined sheet tray.
- Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
- Serve hot with sour cream, avocado slices, salsa and lime wedges.
Tuna Quesadilla
- Preparation15 minutes
- Cook Time 15 minutes
- Serves 6-8
INgredients
- 1 ½ cup refried beans or cooked pinto beans, drained
- 1 cup mild salsa, plus more for serving
- ½ cup cilantro, leaves only
- ½ cup thinly sliced green onion
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced jalapeño pepper
- 2 teaspoons toasted cumin seeds
- 3 pouches Good Catch® Naked in Water Plant-Based Tuna
- 8 (9-inch) corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded plant-based cheddar cheese
- Spray oil, for cooking as needed
- Plant-based sour cream, for serving
- Avocado slices, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine pinto beans, salsa, cilantro, green onion, jalapeño and cumin, and lightly mash with a fork, being sure to leave some texture.
- Fold in plant-based tuna.
- Scoop approximately ¾ cup mixture onto each of 4 corn tortillas. Top each with 1/2 cup cheddar, then add another corn tortilla and press down slightly to flatten.
- Set a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and lightly spray with cooking oil. Place 1 quesadilla in the pan and press down gently with spatula.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, then flip and repeat. Remove from pan and place on a parchment-lined sheet tray.
- Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
- Serve hot with sour cream, avocado slices, salsa and lime wedges.
