Corn and Crab Quesadillas

Health score
7%
Corn and Crab Quesadillas
15 min.
6
518kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a delightful twist on a classic favorite? Introducing Corn and Crab Quesadillas, a dish that perfectly balances creamy, savory, and slightly spicy flavors, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but it also serves up to six people, making it ideal for family gatherings or casual get-togethers with friends.

Imagine biting into a golden-brown quesadilla, where the rich cream cheese melds beautifully with the sweet corn and tender crabmeat, enhanced by the freshness of cilantro and the zing of green onions. Each bite is a burst of flavor, complemented by the optional garnish of sour cream and fresh cilantro, which adds a refreshing touch. Whether you’re looking for a satisfying main course or a hearty lunch option, these quesadillas are sure to impress.

Perfect for any occasion, from a cozy dinner at home to a lively lunch party, Corn and Crab Quesadillas are not just delicious; they’re also a feast for the eyes. The vibrant colors of the ingredients make this dish as appealing as it is tasty. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a culinary experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

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

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

Calories518kcal
Protein10.26%
Fat46.59%
Carbs43.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39
Glycemic Load
11.77
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.387826183568%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
1.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:517.55kcal
25.88%
Fat:26.7g
41.08%
Saturated Fat:13.65g
85.28%
Carbohydrates:55.64g
18.55%
Net Carbohydrates:52.07g
18.93%
Sugar:6.9g
7.67%
Cholesterol:61.73mg
20.58%
Sodium:1085.03mg
47.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.23g
26.46%
Selenium:19.39µg
27.7%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.21%
Vitamin A:1243.45IU
24.87%
Folate:90.06µg
22.51%
Vitamin K:23.25µg
22.14%
Phosphorus:220.38mg
22.04%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.27%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
19.75%
Vitamin B3:3.67mg
18.34%
Iron:3.04mg
16.86%
Calcium:156.92mg
15.69%
Vitamin C:12.27mg
14.88%
Fiber:3.57g
14.3%
Potassium:257.33mg
7.35%
Magnesium:28.17mg
7.04%
Copper:0.11mg
5.66%
Zinc:0.8mg
5.3%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.03%
Vitamin E:0.71mg
4.7%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.86%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.82%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.6%