Corn and Crab Quesadillas

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Corn and Crab Quesadillas
15 min.
6
255kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Corn and Crab Quesadillas, a perfect dish for any occasion! Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply looking for a quick and satisfying snack, these quesadillas are sure to impress. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes, you can whip up this gluten-free treat in no time, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or spontaneous get-togethers.

The creamy blend of softened cream cheese, sweet corn, and tender crabmeat creates a rich and savory filling that is both comforting and delicious. Enhanced by the freshness of chopped cilantro and green onions, each bite bursts with flavor. The addition of diced pimientos adds a subtle sweetness and a pop of color, making these quesadillas not only tasty but visually appealing as well.

Cooked to golden perfection in a skillet, these quesadillas are crispy on the outside while remaining warm and gooey on the inside. Serve them with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for an extra touch of freshness. Perfect as an antipasti, starter, or snack, these Corn and Crab Quesadillas are a versatile dish that will leave your guests raving and coming back for more!

Ingredients

  • oz cream cheese softened
  • 11 oz corn whole drained canned
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup spring onion sliced (5 medium)
  • oz pimientos diced drained
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red (cayenne)
  • cups imitation crab cooked chopped
  • 10-inch spinach flavor flour wraps flavored (8 to )
  • tablespoon butter melted
  • serving cilantro leaves fresh sour chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, corn, cilantro, onions, pimientos, pepper and red pepper. Fold in crabmeat.
  2. Spread 2/3 cup of the crabmeat mixture over each tortilla; fold tortilla in half, pressing lightly.
  3. Brush both sides of each tortilla with butter.
  4. In 12-inch skillet, cook 3 tortillas at a time over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, turning once, until light brown.
  5. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories255kcal
Protein11.21%
Fat55.63%
Carbs33.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.67
Glycemic Load
0.85
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
5.171304396961%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
1.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:255.35kcal
12.77%
Fat:15.77g
24.26%
Saturated Fat:8.18g
51.12%
Carbohydrates:21.15g
7.05%
Net Carbohydrates:19.98g
7.27%
Sugar:3.89g
4.33%
Cholesterol:44.78mg
14.93%
Sodium:572.07mg
24.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.15g
14.3%
Vitamin A:1025.5IU
20.51%
Vitamin K:17.78µg
16.94%
Vitamin C:12.19mg
14.77%
Phosphorus:67.49mg
6.75%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.48%
Folate:23.67µg
5.92%
Selenium:3.33µg
4.76%
Calcium:46.97mg
4.7%
Fiber:1.17g
4.67%
Potassium:155.66mg
4.45%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.98%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.78%
Iron:0.53mg
2.95%
Magnesium:11.72mg
2.93%
Vitamin B3:0.56mg
2.82%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.71%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.59%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.33%
Copper:0.04mg
1.94%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.54%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.42%