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Imitation Crab 3-Cheese Quesadillas

Jennifer Pearson-Smith|Nov. 12, 2015 2:21 pm EST

Imitation Crab 3-Cheese Quesadillas

2.3 (10 ratings)

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Incorporate imitation crab into your next recipe. Mix together peppers, cheese, and imitation crab for a hearty lunch recipe.

Servings

1

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt, for serving
• 3/4 cup salsa, for serving dip
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 8 ounce canned green chilies
• sea salt, to taste
• fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1 pound imitation crab meat, chopped
• juice of one lime
• 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup monterey jack
• 8 tortillas
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Combine Greek yogurt and salsa, stir until you get a creamy consistency, set aside.
2. Add tomatoes, bell peppers and green chilies into mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Combine crab meat into pepper mixture and squeeze in lime juice, stir thoroughly.
4. Stir in cheese and divide mixture onto tortillas and fold tortillas to close.
5. On medium heat, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil on a 10-12 inch pan.
6. Add 2 quesadillas at a time, 1-2 minutes on each side.
7. Let cool first then slice into wedges and serve with sauce.