Crab Quesadillas - 1 Guiding Stars
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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.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 2 oz. low-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • ½ bell pepper, chopped
  • ⅓ 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

Directions

  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.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 330; Total Fat 11.5g (15% Daily Value); Saturated Fat 4.5g (23% DV); Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 58mg (20% DV); Sodium 850mg (37% DV); Total Carbohydrate 32g (11% DV); Dietary Fiber 5g (18% DV); Total Sugars 3g; Includes 0g Added Sugars (0% DV); Protein 25g; Vitamin D 0% DV; Calcium 20% DV; Iron 10% DV; Potassium 10% DV; Vitamin B12 230% DV; Copper 45% DV; Selenium 45% DV.
Recipe by Guiding Stars at https://guidingstars.com/recipes/crab-quesadillas/
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