SPICY TUNA & OLIVE QUESADILLA
 
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A crunchy, flavorful quesadilla that's equally good for lunch or supper.
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Recipe type: Lunch/Supper
Cuisine: Seafood
Yield: 2 servings
What You Need
  • 4 gluten free/regular flour tortillas
  • 1 can chunk tuna in water
  • 2 T tomato ketchup
  • 1 T tomato puree/tomato paste
  • 1-2 T mayonnaise/veganese (enough to bind mixture)
  • 2 T capers
  • 2 T olives, halved
  • 2 T fresh chopped coriander/cilantro
  • 1-2 T chopped sundried tomatoes (optional)
  • ½ small red onion, chopped
  • 1 serrano chile, diced fine (or to taste)
  • 1 T harissa paste (for extra heat, optional)
How You Make It
  1. Drain the tuna and mash lightly with a fork in a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Add the mayonnaise/veganese, ketchup, tomato puree/paste, onions, chiles and the harrissa paste if using.
  3. Mix to combine, mashing gently as you go.
  4. Gently fold in the remaining ingredients.
  5. Test for seasoning/heat levels. Add more chiles/harissa paste as desired.
  6. Place a tortilla on a microwavable plate.
  7. Top with half the filling, spreading to about ¼" of the edge.
  8. Add a small handful of grated cheese if desired. (I did not).
  9. Top with a second tortilla, and gently press all around to help the tortilla stick to the filling - being careful not to press too hard to disturb the filling.
  10. Place the plate into the microwave and heat on full for about 30 seconds. This is just enough to warm the filling and will help the tortilla hold together.
  11. Heat a frying pan/skillet over a medium heat, and carefully slide the tortilla from the plate into the pan.
  12. Cook for around 3 minutes, lifting the edge of the tortilla with a spatula from time to time to check that it is not getting too brown.
  13. Carefully turn the tortilla over and continue cooking for a further 3 minutes.
  14. Slide out of the pan onto a cutting board and cut into 4 pieces.
  15. Serve alongside a green salad, if desired.
Notes
Nutritional breakdown is approximate and for general information only, and will vary depending on specific brands and measurements used.
Recipe by Veggiemental at https://veggiemental.com/spicy-tuna-olive-quesadilla/