Spinach & Tuna Melt Quesadilla
A delightful twist on the classic tuna melt, this quesadilla is filled with creamy tuna, fresh spinach, and melted mozzarella cheese, all encased in a crispy tortilla wrap. It's a simple yet satisfying meal that's perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner.
- Total time
- 20min
- 10 prep, 10 cook
- Per serving
- 610kcal
- 43 g protein
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Ingredients
- £5.10
- average cost
- High Protein
- Pescatarian

Nutrition per serving
This Spinach & Tuna Melt Quesadilla recipe contains 610 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 43g of protein, 39g of carbohydrates, and 31g of fat, making it high in protein.
610kcal
Protein43g28% of calories
Carbs39g26% of calories
Fat31g46% of calories
- Fibre
- 4.1g
- Sugar
- 6g
- Saturated fat
- 10.6g
- Salt
- 6.1g
Ingredients
Servings
Method
0 of 7 done- Drain the tin of tuna and transfer it to a mixing bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of tomato puree, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Finely chop half a red onion and add it to the tuna mixture, stirring to incorporate evenly.
- Place the tortilla wrap on a flat surface. Spread the tuna mixture evenly over one half of the wrap.
- Layer 30 grams of fresh spinach and 60 grams of grated mozzarella cheese on top of the tuna mixture.
- Fold the tortilla in half to encase the filling.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the quesadilla and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden and crisp, and the cheese has melted.
- Remove the quesadilla from the pan and let it cool for a minute. Slice into wedges and serve hot.
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Spinach & Tuna Melt Quesadilla: questions
- How long does it take to make Spinach & Tuna Melt Quesadilla?
- This recipe takes 20 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.
- Is Spinach & Tuna Melt Quesadilla suitable for meal prep?
- Spinach & Tuna Melt Quesadilla is a intermediate-level recipe that's great for lunch or dinner. With 43g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
- What are the main ingredients in Spinach & Tuna Melt Quesadilla?
- The key ingredients are Mayonnaise, Tomato Puree, Red Onion. This recipe is part of our Fusion cuisine collection.
- Is Spinach & Tuna Melt Quesadilla healthy?
- This recipe contains 610 calories per serving with 43g of protein and is suitable for high protein, pescatarian diets.
- What diets is Spinach & Tuna Melt Quesadilla suitable for?
- This recipe is specifically suited for High Protein, Pescatarian diets. It provides 43g of protein per serving.
Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk