[NEW] Crab Quesadillas

Pickled jalapeños are easily replaced by fresh or canned if you have trouble finding what the recipe calls for. These creamy crab-filled appetizers are delicious and decadent all at the same time, and a great way to scratch an itch for cheesy goodness without sacrificing good nutrition.
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Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time:
Total Time: 20 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Crab Quesadillas

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 2 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 4 scallions, chopped ½ bell pepper, chopped â…“ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped pickled jalapeños
  • 1 tsp. orange zest
  • 1 Tbsp. orange juice
  • 8 oz. crabmeat, drained 4 (8") whole-wheat tortillas
  • 2 tsp. canola oil, divided

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Instructions

  1. Combine cheddar, cream cheese, scallions, bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeños, orange zest, and juice. Gently stir in crab.
  2. Divide filling between tortillas and fold in half.
  3. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place 2 quesadillas in the pan and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides (2-3 minutes per side). Repeat with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and quesadillas.
  4. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 198 g
Amount per serving
Calories 330
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.7g 15%
Saturated Fat 4.3g 23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 57.8mg 20%
Sodium 848.3mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 31.5g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g 18%
Total Sugars 3.4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 24.8g
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 0%
Calcium 233.6mg 20%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Potassium 426.9mg 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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