Friday, August 14, 2009

Crab Quesadillas


Yield 4 servings (serving size: 1 quesadilla)
Ingredients
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro (OPTIONAL--I don't tend to include it because we aren't huge fans of cilantro)

2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
3/4 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1 jalapeƱo pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas

Preparation
Preheat broiler. (OR use a Panini Press Grill OR do on an outdoor grill)
Combine first 6 ingredients, stirring well. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over each tortilla. Divide crab mixture evenly among tortillas. Fold in half, pressing gently to seal.
Place the filled tortillas on a baking sheet. Broil for 1 minute or until the tortilla is lightly browned.

Calories: 275 (28% from fat)
Elaine Magee, M.P.H., R.D., Cooking Light, APRIL 2004

We've served these as appetizers for parties, including Family Christmas 2008. They always get good reviews. For convenience and cost savings, you can use imitation crab and they still come out darn tasty.

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