Crab QuesadillaIngredients:
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
4 scallions, chopped
1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos (optional)
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
8 ounces pasteurized crabmeat, drained if necessary
4 (8 inch) whole-wheat tortillas
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
Directions:
Combine Cheddar, cream cheese, scallions, bell pepper, cilantro, jalapenos (if using), orange zest and juice in a medium bowl. Gently stir in crab. Lay tortillas out on a work surface. Spread one-fourth of the filling on half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 quesadillas in the pan and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.
Combine Cheddar, cream cheese, scallions, bell pepper, cilantro, jalapenos (if using), orange zest and juice in a medium bowl. Gently stir in crab. Lay tortillas out on a work surface. Spread one-fourth of the filling on half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 quesadillas in the pan and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.
Pico de Gallo
Ingredients:
1 medium white onion, diced
4 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Combine ingredients in a large bowl; let stand at least 30 minutes at room temperature to let flavors develop. Serve; or store, covered in plastic wrap, in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Combine ingredients in a large bowl; let stand at least 30 minutes at room temperature to let flavors develop. Serve; or store, covered in plastic wrap, in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Guacamole
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
1 1/4 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning if desired
1 ripe Hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped seeded tomato
2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
1 1/4 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning if desired
1 ripe Hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped seeded tomato
2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro
Directions:
Mash onion, 1 tablespoon cilantro, jalapeno, and salt until smooth and juicy. Add avocado, and mash slightly (avocado should remain somewhat chunky). Stir in tomato and remaining 2 teaspoons cilantro. Season with salt, if desired. Use immediately.
