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Tuna Enchiladas Recipe

If you yet to discover Mexico's passion for sumptuous and exciting food, you may want to explore the authentic flavor of Mexican culinary by laying your hands on this Mexican cuisine - tuna enchiladas. Tuna makes these homemade enchiladas healthier than any meat. This easy and healthy rolled chapattis brimming with tuna and a homemade cheesy tomato salsa are surprisingly quick to assemble. You can bring a little taste of Mexico to your dining table within 30 minutes for a weeknight dinner!

Ingredients :

Serves 4
Preparation time : 10 minutes
Cooking time : 15 minutes

  • 2 ripe tomatoes

  • 1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice or to taste

  • 8 chapattis

  • 300g (10oz) can tuna in spring water, drained

  • 150g (5oz) reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, grated

  • salt and pepper

  • fresh coriander, chopped, to garnish

Healthy Easy Fish Recipe - Tuna Enchiladas

Method :

  1. Chop the tomatoes and mix them with the onion. Season well and add lime juice to taste.

  2. Spoon some of the tomato mixture over each chapatti, top with the tuna and half the cheese. Roll up each chapatti and arrange them in a heatproof dish. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and any remaining tomato salsa.

  3. Cover and cook in a preheated oven, 200°C (400°F), Gas Mark 6, for 15 minutes until golden. Garnish with coriander and serve immediately.

Variations :

For veggie enchiladas, slice and grill 12 mushrooms and 2 courgettes and use them instead of the tuna. For extra spice, add a chopped and deseeded jelapeņo pepper to the tomatoes and onions.

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