Description
Homemade 15-Minute Tuna Pizza delivers quick culinary magic for busy cooks craving delicious Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Crisp crust, zesty toppings, and speedy preparation promise a satisfying meal you can enjoy effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large tortilla
- 6 ounces (170 grams) canned tuna, drained
- ⅔ cup shredded cheese
- ¼ cup tomato sauce (or 2 tablespoons tomato paste mixed with water)
Vegetable and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped olives
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pesto
- Black pepper, to taste
- Crushed red pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Thinly slice onion, bell pepper, and olives while mincing garlic for swift preparation.
- Thoroughly drain canned tuna and infuse with zesty lemon juice, aromatic garlic, cracked black pepper, and fragrant oregano.
- Create a vibrant sauce by blending tangy tomato sauce with herbaceous pesto in a compact mixing vessel.
- Calibrate oven temperature to a precise 400°F (200°C) for optimal cooking conditions.
- Position tortilla on a sturdy baking sheet as your pizza foundation.
- Expertly distribute tomato-pesto sauce across tortilla surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Strategically arrange seasoned tuna chunks throughout the pizza landscape.
- Scatter sliced onions, crisp bell peppers, and briny olives across the pizza terrain.
- Generously blanket the assembled pizza with a luxurious layer of melty shredded cheese.
- Slide pizza into preheated oven and monitor for approximately 5 minutes until cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling masterpiece.
- Extract pizza from oven, slice into wedges, and serve immediately while temperature and texture remain perfect.
Notes
- Choose whole wheat or low-carb tortillas for a healthier base that adds more fiber and nutrients to your pizza.
- Drain tuna thoroughly to prevent a soggy crust and ensure a crispy texture when baking.
- Swap canned tuna with fresh grilled or canned salmon for a different protein option that keeps the recipe quick and easy.
- For a dairy-free version, use nutritional yeast or vegan cheese alternative to maintain
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg