Buffalo Tuna and Black Bean Quesadillas
Buffalo Tuna and Black Bean Quesadillas bring a punchy, tangy heat balanced by creamy sour cream and melted Mexican cheese. The tuna and refried black beans add hearty richness, while sweet corn lightens each bite. Serve for a quick weeknight dinner or a game-day snack when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buffalo Tuna and Black Bean Quesadillas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the tuna, black beans, and sour cream. Stir in the corn, Buffalo wing sauce, garlic salt, and cumin.
- 2
Melt 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tortilla and cook for 1 minute; flip it. Spread 1/2 of the tuna mixture over the tortilla, sprinkle with 1/2 of the Mexican cheese, and place another tortilla on top. Cover the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Flip the quesadilla, cover again, and cook until the cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining butter, tortillas, and filling. Cut each quesadilla into 8 wedges.
- Calories 432.6 kcal High 22%
- Protein 26.07 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 41.08 g 15%
- Total Fat 17.3 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 8.36 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 53.85 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 771.15 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 3.62 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.89 g --
- Added Sugars 2.72 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 194.32 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 2.53 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 353.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 23.04 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.41 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.28 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Buffalo Tuna and Black Bean Quesadillas is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Buffalo Wing Sauce, Canned Tuna, Garlic Salt, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 432.6 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buffalo Tuna and Black Bean Quesadillas?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Buffalo Tuna and Black Bean Quesadillas made of?
- The main ingredients are Buffalo Wing Sauce, Canned Tuna, Garlic Salt, Ground Cumin, Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Buffalo Tuna and Black Bean Quesadillas?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Buffalo Tuna and Black Bean Quesadillas?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 432.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buffalo Tuna and Black Bean Quesadillas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Buffalo Tuna and Black Bean Quesadillas healthy?
- Buffalo Tuna and Black Bean Quesadillas has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 432.6 calories and 26.07 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 771.15 mg (34% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 8.36 g (42% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.72 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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