Tuna Melt Quesadillas

Crispy, cheesy, and full of Halloween fun! These jack-o’-lantern Tuna Melt Quesadillas fold Safe Catch Wild Ahi Yellowfin Tuna, melty cheddar, and spinach into golden tortilla triangles. Little pumpkin-face cutouts let the orange cheese peek through.

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Tuna Melt Quesadillas

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Serves:

4

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

12-16 mins

Tuna Melt Quesadillas

Ingredients

2 (5 oz) cans Safe Catch Wild Ahi Yellowfin Tuna, not drained
4 large flour tortillas (10 inches)
1½ cups shredded pasteurized sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup baby spinach, washed and finely chopped
3 tablespoons commercially prepared mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon avocado oil, divided
½ avocado
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt made with pasteurized milk
1 tablespoon lime juice
Water and pinch of salt, as needed for dipping sauce

Tools you'll need

Large nonstick skillet
Mixing bowl
Fork
Spatula
Cutting board
Small sharp knife
Blender or fork

Instructions

Open the tuna; do not drain. Flake until the natural juices are incorporated. Mix with mayonnaise, Dijon, and garlic powder.
Cut each large tortilla in half to make two semicircles. Fold each semicircle in half briefly to identify the outer-facing top quarter. Unfold and carefully cut small triangle eyes and a mouth into that top section only, keeping at least a ½-inch border so the tortilla does not tear.
Spread a thin layer of tuna over the uncut side of each semicircle. Add spinach and cheddar, keeping filling away from the edges. Fold the carved side over the filling to make a triangle-like wedge; press gently.
Heat a little avocado oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook in batches about 3–4 minutes per side, turning carefully, until golden, the filling is hot, and the cheese is melted. Adjust heat to avoid burning before the cheese melts.
Mash or blend avocado, yogurt, lime, a little water, and salt into a creamy green dipping sauce. Serve quesadillas warm.

SERVING SUGGESTION

Serve with the creamy avocado-lime dip and crisp vegetable sticks. The orange cheddar showing through the cutouts gives the folded wedges their jack-o’-lantern faces.