Crab Quesadillas by sugarplumsandfairydust

These quesadillas have an irresistibly creamy filling. They also make great appetizers. Make it a meal: Serve with your favorite salsa on top and a cup of black bean soup topped with chopped avocado.


Makes 4 servings.

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese - 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened - 4 scallions, chopped - 1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped - 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos, (optional) - 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest - 1 tablespoon orange juice - 8 ounces pasteurized crab-meat, drained if necessary - 4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas - 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided

Instructions


1. Combine Cheddar, cream cheese, scallions, bell pepper, cilantro, jalapenos (if using), orange zest and juice in a medium bowl. Gently stir in crab. Lay tortillas out on a work surface. Spread one-fourth of the filling on half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten.

2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 quesadillas in the pan and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.

Servings: 4 Serving Size: 1 quesdilla

Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories 303
Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 83 mg
Sodium 625 mg
Carbohydrates 26
Fiber 3 g
Protein 24 g