Crab Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Crab Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened; 4 scallions, chopped; 12 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped; ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional); 1 teaspoon orange zest, freshly grated; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 8 ounces crabmeat, pasteurized, drained if necessary; 32 inches whole wheat tortillas; 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided

Servings: persons

1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
4 scallions, chopped
12 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon orange zest, freshly grated
1 tablespoon orange juice
8 ounces crabmeat, pasteurized, drained if necessary
32 inches whole wheat tortillas
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided

1
Combine Cheddar, cream cheese, scallions, bell pepper, cilantro, jalapenos (if using), orange zest and juice in a medium bowl.
2
Gently stir in crab.
3
Lay tortillas out on a work surface.
4
Spread one-fourth of the filling on half of each tortilla.
5
Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten.
6
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
7
Place 2 quesadillas in the pan and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total.
8
Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm.
9
Repeat with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and quesadillas.
10
Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened, 4 scallions, chopped, 12 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Crab Quesadillas falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crab Quesadillas

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