Corn and Crab Quesadillas

Health score
8%
Corn and Crab Quesadillas
15 min.
6
467kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and texture? Look no further than these delightful Corn and Crab Quesadillas! Perfectly crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these quesadillas are a fantastic way to combine the sweetness of corn with the rich, savory taste of crabmeat. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or simply looking for a quick meal to satisfy your cravings, this recipe is sure to impress.

In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these scrumptious quesadillas that serve six people, making them ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends. The combination of sun-dried tomato or spinach-cilantro flavored tortillas adds a unique twist, while the fresh cilantro and green onions provide a burst of freshness that complements the creamy filling beautifully. With a caloric count of 467 kcal per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

Not only are these quesadillas delicious, but they are also incredibly versatile. You can easily customize the filling to suit your taste, whether you prefer more spice or additional veggies. Serve them with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro for an extra touch of flavor. Get ready to savor every bite of this mouthwatering dish that’s sure to become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter melted
  • 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

Calories467kcal
Protein11.05%
Fat41.32%
Carbs47.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39
Glycemic Load
11.77
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.771739228912%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
1.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:466.55kcal
23.33%
Fat:21.29g
32.75%
Saturated Fat:10.2g
63.72%
Carbohydrates:55.21g
18.4%
Net Carbohydrates:51.64g
18.78%
Sugar:6.46g
7.18%
Cholesterol:44.78mg
14.93%
Sodium:1080.98mg
47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.8g
25.61%
Selenium:18.94µg
27.06%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.01%
Folate:89.46µg
22.36%
Vitamin K:22.77µg
21.69%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.26%
Phosphorus:211.68mg
21.17%
Vitamin A:1022.95IU
20.46%
Vitamin B3:3.66mg
18.29%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.09%
Iron:3.02mg
16.78%
Vitamin C:12.18mg
14.77%
Calcium:147.02mg
14.7%
Fiber:3.57g
14.3%
Potassium:243.08mg
6.95%
Magnesium:27.12mg
6.78%
Copper:0.11mg
5.58%
Zinc:0.76mg
5.06%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.77%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.78%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.47%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.42%