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Tuna Pesto Quesadilla

Snack, lunch or easy dinner, canned tuna with a punch of pesto works anytime.

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July 3rd, 2007

Recipe by Leeanne Wright

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“Karson really liked pulsing the food processor [to make the pesto]. It was really easy to make, and the flavours were different and complemented each other. I also liked that it was tasty hot or cold.”
Karin Henderson, mom of Karson, 2, Calgary

Servings
Makes 9 wedges
Prep Time
Prep & cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 can (170 g) flaked tuna, drained well
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup each mayonnaise and pesto
  • 3 10-inch whole-wheat flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp oil

  • Directions
  • 1.

    Preheat barbecue to medium heat.

  • 2.

    In a bowl, stir together tuna, celery, cheese, mayonnaise and pesto.

  • 3.

    Spread one-third of mixture on half of each tortilla. Fold into a half-moon shape.

  • 4.

    Brush each side of tortilla with oil and then lay, oil-side down, on the grill. Grill about 4 minutes per side, or until cheese has melted and tortilla is golden brown.

  • 5.

    Cut tortillas into wedges and serve immediately.

  • Nutrients Per Serving
    (1 wedge): 200 calories, 14.5 g fat, 74.8 mg calcium, 276 mg sodium, 8.4 g carbohydrates, 1.0 g fibre, 9.2 g protein.
    Tuna Pesto Quesadilla
    Photo by Jim Norton
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