Crab Quesadillas

Bev's Note:

This recipe comes from EatingWell Magazine. These quesadillas have a creamy filling. They not only make a great meal, but also could be served as appetizers. Serve with your favorite salsa and a cup of black bean soup to complete your meal.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese , shredded
• 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese , softened
• 4 scallions , chopped
• ½ medium red bell pepper , finely chopped
• 1⁄3; 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

Directions:

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. Spread one-fourth of the filling on half of each tortilla.
4. Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten.
5. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
6. Place 2 quesadillas in the pan and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total.
7. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm.
8. Repeat with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and quesadillas.
9. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.
10. Serves 4.

Reviews

[Manami]

Hi Bev, both you and EatingWell had a great idea with this quesadilla! It is really wonderful! I used it with a simple salsa and a hot cup of broth. It made for a wonderful meal! Made the recipe just as posted except for the jalapenos, added some crushed pepper flakes instead. It is a very smooth dish! Thanks for posting, Diane :=)

[anme]

I saw this on eating well aslo I think. This really is a great queadilla. I really like what the orange zest does to it, really just gives it a boost. I scaled it down to one (except for jalapeno, I used 3 tbs lol) for lunch today with great results. Also I put this together last night, wrapped it in plastic wrap, then put it into the toaster oven at work for lunch today. Even with my changes it turned out great.