Crab Quesadillas

11 ingredients
11 steps

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
  • 13 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. 1
    Combine Cheddar, cream cheese, scallions, bell pepper, cilantro, jalapenos (if using), orange zest and juice in a medium bowl.
  2. 2
    Gently stir in crab.
  3. 3
    Lay tortillas out on a work surface.
  4. 4
    Spread one-fourth of the filling on half of each tortilla.
  5. 5
    Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten.
  6. 6
    Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  7. 7
    Place 2 quesadillas in the pan and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total.
  8. 8
    Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm.
  9. 9
    Repeat with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and quesadillas.
  10. 10
    Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.
  11. 11
    Serves 4.

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