Crab Quesadillas

Ingredients

• 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)
• 1 teaspoon orange zest, freshly grated
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 8 ounces crabmeat, pasteurized, drained if necessary
• 32 inches whole wheat tortillas
• 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided

Directions

1. 1

   Combine Cheddar, cream cheese, scallions, bell pepper, cilantro, jalapenos (if using), orange zest and juice in a medium bowl.

2. 2

   Gently stir in crab.

3. 3

   Lay tortillas out on a work surface. Spread one-fourth of the filling on half of each tortilla.

4. 4

   Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten.

5. 5

   Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

6. 6

   Place 2 quesadillas in the pan and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total.

7. 7

   Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm.

8. 8

   Repeat with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and quesadillas.

9. 9

   Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.

10. 10

    Serves 4.