Tropical Tuna Fiesta Roll-Ups
Bring a burst of flavor and fun to mealtime with these Tropical Tuna Fiesta Roll-Ups! This delightful hand-held meal features a vibrant tuna salad packed with succulent mandarin orange segments and crunchy water chestnuts, all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. Perfect for lunchboxes or a quick dinner, this recipe not only appeals to kids but also encourages them to participate in the kitchen. With the added bonus of fresh greens and playful face decorations using veggies, you'll enjoy a healthy dish that reinforces the importance of eating fish twice a week while keeping things delicious and engaging.
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Servings
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Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Mandarin orange segments
1 (11 ounce) can (drained)
Water chestnuts
1/3 cup (finely chopped, canned, drained)
Solid light tuna in water
1 (12 ounce) can (drained)
Fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup
Curry powder
1/4 teaspoon (optional)
Flour tortillas
4 (6 inch)
Lettuce leaves or baby spinach leaves
2 cups (loosely packed and torn)
Instructions
1
In a medium bowl, break up the drained tuna with a fork until it reaches a flaky consistency.
2
Add the fat-free mayonnaise and curry powder, if using, mixing well until fully incorporated.
3
Gently fold in the drained mandarin orange segments and finely chopped water chestnuts to enhance the mixture's texture.
4
Spread approximately 1/2 cup of the tuna mixture evenly onto each tortilla, leaving about 1 inch from the edges for rolling.
5
For a fun touch, let the kids create funny faces on each roll using the torn lettuce for hair, the extra mandarin segments for a mouth and eyebrows, and slices of water chestnuts for eyes.
6
Roll each tortilla tightly from one end to the other, and serve immediately. Alternatively, refrigerate until ready to serve for a cool, refreshing snack.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Tropical Tuna Fiesta Roll-Ups?
They are a hand-held meal featuring a vibrant tuna salad with mandarin oranges and water chestnuts wrapped in a flour tortilla.
How many ingredients are needed for this recipe?
There are 7 main ingredients required for this recipe.
What kind of tuna is recommended?
The recipe calls for one 12-ounce can of solid light tuna in water, drained.
Can I use regular mayonnaise?
Yes, although the recipe specifies fat-free mayonnaise to keep it a healthy dish.
Is the curry powder necessary?
No, the 1/4 teaspoon of curry powder is optional and can be omitted based on preference.
What provide the crunch in these roll-ups?
Finely chopped water chestnuts provide a delightful crunch to the tuna mixture.
Are mandarin oranges used in the filling or as a garnish?
They are used both inside the filling and as a garnish to create funny faces on the rolls.
What size tortillas should I use?
The recipe recommends using 4-inch flour tortillas.
Can I substitute the lettuce?
Yes, you can use baby spinach leaves as an alternative to torn lettuce.
How do I prepare the tuna mixture?
Break up the drained tuna with a fork until flaky, then mix in mayonnaise, curry powder, oranges, and water chestnuts.
How much tuna mixture goes on each tortilla?
Spread approximately 1/2 cup of the tuna mixture evenly onto each tortilla.
How far from the edge should I spread the filling?
Leave about 1 inch from the edges to make rolling easier.
Is this recipe suitable for kids?
Yes, it is designed to be family-friendly and encourages kids to help in the kitchen.
How can children help with this recipe?
Kids can help mix the ingredients and decorate the roll-ups with veggie 'funny faces'.
How do I make a 'funny face' on the roll-up?
Use torn lettuce for hair, mandarin segments for a mouth and eyebrows, and water chestnut slices for eyes.
Do I need to cook any part of this recipe?
No cooking is required; this is a no-heat assembly recipe.
Can these be made in advance?
Yes, you can roll them and refrigerate them until you are ready to serve.
What is the benefit of eating this dish?
It is a healthy way to incorporate fish into your diet, aiming for the recommended twice-a-week intake.
Are these good for lunchboxes?
Yes, they are perfect for school lunchboxes or a quick dinner.
How do I ensure the roll-up stays together?
Roll the tortilla tightly from one end to the other once the filling is spread.
What should the consistency of the tuna be?
It should be broken down into a flaky consistency using a fork.
Can I use canned water chestnuts?
Yes, the recipe suggests using canned, drained, and finely chopped water chestnuts.
Is this recipe spicy?
No, the small amount of curry powder adds flavor depth rather than heat.
Can I use whole wheat tortillas?
Yes, whole wheat tortillas would be a great healthy substitution for flour tortillas.
What is the total yield of this recipe?
The recipe makes 4 roll-ups.
Should the mandarin oranges be drained?
Yes, ensure the 11-ounce can of mandarin orange segments is drained before adding to the mixture.
Is there a specific way to fold in the oranges?
Gently fold them in at the end to keep the segments from breaking apart too much.
What is the texture of this dish?
It features a mix of creamy tuna salad, juicy oranges, and crunchy water chestnuts.
Can I serve this as a snack?
Yes, it works well as a refreshing snack when served cold.
Are there any specific tags for this recipe?
Tags include tuna, mandarin orange, roll-ups, kids meal, healthy eating, and easy recipe.