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Tuna Quesadillas

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Makes: 4 servings

This quesadilla can be cooked quickly in the microwave or on the stove. Serve with a fresh salad and an apple for a complete meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 can tuna fish, packed in water (5 ounces, drained)
  • 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
  • 4 flour tortillas (8 inch)
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, low-fat (shredded)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Mix tuna with mayonnaise.

Microwave

Spoon filing onto half of each tortilla. Top filling with cheese and fold tortilla in half. Microwave on high for 60 seconds. Turn the plate halfway through cooking time.

OR

Stovetop

Divide mixture onto two tortillas. Top with cheese and the remaining two tortillas. Spray a skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Brown quesadillas on both sides.

Cut before serving.

Source:

Utah State University Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 prepared tortilla, 1/4 of recipe (89g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 216
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 22 mg
Sodium 515 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 13 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 179 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 117 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 216
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 22 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 13 g
Minerals
Calcium 179 mg
Potassium 117 mg
Sodium 515 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 20 mg
Phosphorus 206 mg
Selenium 35 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 26 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.9 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 6 mcg
Folate 71 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 5 mg
Choline 15 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Grains 2 ounces
Protein Foods 1 ounces

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