Mexican-Style Tuna Pescadillas

If you enjoy garnachas, this recipe will be a great option to prepare. It’s an economical and practical way to make pescadillas, with the touch of Herdez® Tuna in water, making it healthier and, of course, rich in protein.
Ingredients
5
Servings
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, for the filling
  • 1/2 cups onion, finely chopped, for the filling
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped, for the filling
  • 2 cups tomato, in medium cubes, for the filling
  • 1/4 cups serrano chile, finely chopped, for the filling
  • 3 envelopes Herdez® water-packed tuna flakes, 85 g
  • 1/2 cups cilantro, finely chopped
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 20 corn tortillas
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • lime, for serving
  • cilantro, for serving
  • guacamole, for serving
Preparation
20 mins
15 mins
Low
  • In a hot pan, pour in the olive oil and sauté the onion with the garlic until they have a shiny tone; then add the tomato and serrano chili, cooking for 3 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Add the Herdez® Flaked Tuna in Water, cilantro, salt, and pepper; cook for 6 more minutes over low heat. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • Place a slightly warm tortilla on a flat surface, add a bit of the previous mixture, and fold into a quesadilla, using a wooden toothpick to secure the filling. Repeat until all tortillas are used.
  • Heat enough vegetable oil in a pan, place the tuna quesadillas and fry both sides for 5 minutes over medium heat. Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve immediately, garnish with cilantro leaves, and accompany with lime to taste and guacamole.

Nutritional Information

* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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