Green Chili Tuna Quesadilla

Green Chili Tuna Quesadilla
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  • Recipe Yield: 20 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1, (43 oz.) pouch StarKist® Chunk Light Tuna in Water
  • 20, (10") whole grain tortillas
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2, (4 oz.) cans green chilis, diced
  • ½ cup plain, low-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp. lime juice
  • ¼ tsp. granulated garlic
  • 10 oz. reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 10 oz. lite mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 ½ cups salsa or pico de gallo

Directions:

  • Thaw tortillas at room temperature overnight. Proper thawing will aid in handling the product without breaking and cracking.
  • Line sheet pan with parchment paper and spray with pan release.
  • Preheat oven to 400° F.
  • Rinse cilantro under running water and drain in a colander. Further dry cilantro by rolling in a disposable paper towel. Cut away thick stems of cilantro bunch, then finely chop.
  • Drain diced green chilies.
  • Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, green chilies (1 cup drained), cilantro, lime juice, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Add undrained tuna and using fresh gloves, crumble into small pieces. Mix gently until all ingredients are combined.
    CCP: Hold at 41° F or lower.
  • Combine cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
    CCP: Hold at 41° F or lower.
  • Assemble quesadillas. Top half of each tortilla with 3.8 oz. of tuna and cheese mixture using a packed no. 10 disher. Spread tuna mixture to cover one half of tortilla. Fold in half. Place on prepared sheet pan. Spray tops of quesadillas with pan release.
  • Bake at 400° F for 6-7 minutes.
    CCP: Heat to 135° F or higher.
    CCP: Hold for hot service at 135° F or higher.
  • Serve with a 1 oz. spoodle of pico de gallo or salsa on the side.
    CCP: No bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
Servings Per Container: 20 Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
Amount Per Serving DV%*
Calories 350
Total Fat 13g
Saturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 52mg
Sodium 780mg
Total Carbohydrate 33g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Protein 27g

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.