Just put the canned tuna on the tortilla! Delicious, quick and easy to prepare! # 293

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for sautéing vegetables)
• 2 tablespoons Oil for Frying (neutral oil with high smoke point)
• 8 pieces Small Flour Tortillas (6‑inch diameter, can use corn tortillas for gluten‑free version)
• 1 medium Onion (peeled and finely diced)
• 2 stalks Celery Stalks (optional, thinly sliced)
• 1 can Canned Tuna in Water (5‑ounce (140 g) can, drained)
• 2 medium Tomatoes (seeded and diced)
• 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Italian Herbs (dried blend (basil, oregano, thyme))
• 1 teaspoon Oregano (dried)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt (plus a pinch for topping)
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 4 large Eggs (beaten)
• 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (plus 1/4 cup for topping)
• 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (mixed with mozzarella for extra flavor)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F (180°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the filling.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Sauté Aromatics

   Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp frying oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and optional celery; sauté until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium heat

3. Add Tuna and Tomatoes

   Stir in the drained tuna, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, Italian herbs, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until the mixture is heated through.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium heat

4. Prepare Egg‑Cheese Mixture

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the 4 eggs, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, 1 cup shredded cheddar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.

   Time: PT3M

5. Layer the Casserole

   Spread a thin layer of the tuna mixture on the bottom of the baking dish. Place 4 tortillas over the mixture, overlapping slightly. Spoon half of the remaining tuna mixture over the tortillas, then pour half of the egg‑cheese mixture on top. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, tuna, and egg‑cheese layers. Finish with a generous sprinkle of the remaining mozzarella and a pinch of salt.

   Time: PT6M

6. Bake

   Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Rest and Serve

   Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve warm, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

3 g