La Cocina de Leslie: Tuna

We all have those days where we just don't have a lot of time to throw a meal together, and sometimes take-out just isn't an option. On busy days like those, I have a handful of recipes that I turn to so I can get a delicious meal the whole family loves on the table in less than 20 minutes.

These Saucy Chipotle Tuna Tostadas are super quick and easy to put together. And they taste like you spent a lot more time in the kitchen than you actually did.

Chipotle Tuna Tostadas - lacocinadeleslie.com

Saucy Chipotle Tuna Tostadas

Ingredients:

3 roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 to 2 serrano chilies, seeded and coarsely chopped
10 Spanish (pimento-stuffed) olives, coarsely chopped
3 cans tuna packed in water, drained
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 to 2 chipotle pepper in adobo
Tostadas
Red onion, sliced
Cilantro leaves

Directions:
In a blender or food processor, puree the tomato sauce with the chipotle peppers until smooth; set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped tomato, onion, and serrano chilies; saute for about 1 minute. Add the drained tuna and the chipotle/tomato sauce. Stir gently to combine. Cook until heated through.

Serve tuna atop tostadas and top with sliced red onion and fresh cilantro leaves. Enjoy!

For more quick & easy meal ideas, be sure to check out this week's delicious #WeekdaySupper line-up:

Tuesday: Pesto Pasta w/ Chicken Sausage - Momma's Meals
Wednesday: Minestrone Soup - Noshing with the Nolands
Thursday: Shrimp Sorella Diavolo - Your Flavor Chef
Friday: Chicken Naan Pizza w/ Red Onion & Cilantro - Sue's Nutrition Buzz

07 October 2013

Saucy Chipotle Tuna Tostadas #WeekdaySupper

My Hubby loves tuna, canned tuna to be exact. While he likes Ensalada de Atun (Tuna Salad), he absolutely loves when I make Hamburguesas de Atun (Tuna Burgers). And best of all, even the kiddies love them.

I like to add chopped serrano chilies and cilantro to give the tuna patties an extra kick. Those of you with young kiddies can substitute chopped green bell pepper for the serrano chili. Now you all know that I can't handle really hot food, so imagine my surprise when I thought the tuna patties could have used an extra serrano chili.

Hubby and I like to top our Hamburguesas de Atun with lettuce, tomato, sliced onion and avocado. Hubby even adds more heat by topping his burger with canned jalapeño slices. My kiddies however, prefer to top their burgers with a slice of American cheese and dill pickle slices. No matter how you choose to serve your burger, you are in for a delicious treat.

Hamburguesas de Atun

Ingredients:

4 cans tuna, drained
2 eggs
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 medium onion
1 to 2 serrano chilies
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 lime, juice only

Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, eggs, dried bread crumbs, onion, cilantro, chili peppers and lime juice; season with salt and pepper.

Mix well until the mixture comes together.

Heat a griddle, skillet or comal over medium heat. Measure 1/3 cup of the tuna mixture for each patty. Using your hands, flatten the tuna mixture lightly to form the hamburger patties.

Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoon of vegetable oil onto griddle. Place patties on griddle and let cook until golden brown on both sides. (If making Cheesy burgers, top tuna patties with a slice of American cheese as soon as you turn the patties over.)

To serve, spread each hamburger bun half with Mexican crema or mayonnaise. Place tuna patties on one half and top with your choice of lettuce, sliced tomato, onion and avocado or dill pickles. Enjoy!!!