Crab And Avocado Quesadilla Recipes

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CRAB AND AVOCADO QUESADILLA



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I threw this together from leftovers I had from making sushi the night before, and it was delicious!

Provided by Yummy InMyTummy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 quesadilla, 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tortilla, medium
1/4 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crab (immitation is fine)
4 slices avocados
1/2 green onion
salt
pepper
nutmeg (optional)
chili powder (optional)

Steps:

  • If you're cooking this in panni press or toaster oven, put the ingredients on one half of the tortilla. If you're using a microwave or oven, spread them out over the whole tortilla.
  • Sprinkle the cheese on the tortilla.
  • Put the crab on.
  • Put the avocado slices on.
  • Snip small circles of the green part of the green onion onto the tortilla.
  • Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Put on a dash of nutmeg or chilli powder, if you like.

CRAB AND AVOCADO DUET



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ripe avocado
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch white pepper
1/2 pound lump crabmeat
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Pit and peel the avocado and cut it into 1/2-inch chunks. In a small bowl toss the avocado chunks gently with 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and season with salt to taste. In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, pinch of white pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add crabmeat and toss.
  • Stand an empty 15-ounce can with both top and bottom removed on a serving plate. Scoop a quarter of the avocado into the can. Place 1/4 of the crabmeat on top and press down gently into the mold. Gently pull the can off the avocado and crab mixture. Garnish with a half teaspoon of chives. Repeat with the remaining 3 servings and serve.
  • Excellent source of: Protein
  • Good source of: Fiber, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin K, Potassium

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 65 milligrams, Sodium 390 milligrams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams

CRAB & AVOCADO QUESADILLAS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by tammy1365

Number Of Ingredients 21

SALSA:
1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 large ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
QUESADILLAS:
12 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups crabmeat, cooked, any bits of shell removed
1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack, shredded
2 ripe Hass avocados, pitted, peeled, and mashed
1/3 cup finely chopped scallion
1/3 cup lightly packed, finely chopped cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Grapeseed or canola oil for frying

Steps:

  • SALSA: Combine all of the salsa ingredients and let stand at least 1 hour at room temperature so the flavors can develop. Chill until ready to serve. QUESADILLAS: In a large bowl, gently mix the crab, cheese, avocados, scallion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Spread the crab mixture onto 6 of the tortillas and top with the other tortillas. To cook, heat a little oil in a nonstick sauté pan over medium heat and cook the quesadillas in batches until lightly browned and the cheese is melting, about 2 minutes per side. Serve warm with a bit of salsa on top.

CRAB-STUFFED AVOCADOS



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Stuffing the cavity of a halved avocado has to be one of the easiest ways to serve it, and this crab filling can be made ahead

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Starter

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

100g white crabmeat
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp olive oil
handful basil leaves, shredded with a few of the smaller leaves left whole, to serve
1 red chilli , deseeded and chopped
2 avocados

Steps:

  • To make the crab mix, flake the crabmeat into a small bowl and mix in the mustard and oil, then season to taste. Can be made the day ahead. Add the basil and chilli just before serving.
  • To serve, halve and stone the avocados. Fill each cavity with a quarter of the crab mix, scatter with a few of the smaller basil leaves and eat with teaspoons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.41 milligram of sodium

AVOCADO QUESADILLAS



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Avocados give quesadillas some nutritional value and, fortunately, my son likes them. Thinly slice the avocado, and add chicken or beef for extra protein. -Debbie Limas, North Andover, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings (2 quesadillas each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon canola oil
16 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup pico de gallo
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Additional pico de gallo

Steps:

  • Grease a griddle with oil; heat over medium heat. Lightly sprinkle tortillas with water to moisten., Place eight tortillas on griddle; sprinkle with cheese. After cheese has melted slightly, top with 1 cup pico de gallo, avocado and cilantro. Top with remaining tortillas., Cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and cheese is melted. Serve with additional pico de gallo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611 calories, Fat 37g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CRAB QUESADILLAS



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Quesadillas make a great snack as well as an easy lunch or supper! Kids just love them! This one can be easily made with shrimp, as well. :)

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces lump crabmeat (imitation also works well)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
4 green onions, finely chopped
salt
fresh ground pepper
2 cups queso fresco, grated ("or" other white farmer's cheese)
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 8-inch fat-free flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Shred crab meat; mix together with sour cream, lime juice, and green onions in a small bowl.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Heat griddle or small frying pan with a small amount of oil or cooking spray.
  • Take a tortilla, place about 1/8 of crab mixture on it and spread evenly.
  • Top with 1oz.
  • (about 1/4 cup) cheese and sprinkle with some chopped cilantro.
  • Place on hot griddle; when cheese starts to melt, fold in half.
  • Allow to heat through and brown nicely, then remove from heat.
  • Repeat with other tortillas.
  • Quesadillas can be kept warm on a stoneware plate or baking dish in the oven on warm while you are busy with the others.
  • Serve topped with a dallop of sour cream or guacamole, and wedges of lime, if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.8, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 116.2, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.9

CRAB AND AVOCADO QUESADILLA



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Categories     Cheese     Shellfish     Brunch     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Avocado     Healthy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup diced onions
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup peeled and diced avocado
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
Pinch of ground cumin
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
4 med flour tortillas, about 9 inch in diameter
4 tsp diced green chiles
1/2 cup chopped crabmeat (canned is fine)
4 Tbsp shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup salsa
4 Tbsp non-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • In a small pan, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent. In a large bowl, combine cooked onions with avocado, tomatoes, cumin, salt, and pepper. Lay tortillas flat. Spread 1/3 cup of avocado mixture, 1 tsp green chiles, 2 Tbsp crab meat and 1 Tbsp cheese on each. Fold tortillas in half, place in a pan coated with nonstick spray. Cook over med heat 3-5 minutes per side, or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

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