Heart Healthy Crab Bruschetta

Name: Heart Healthy Crab Bruschetta
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 lb lump crabmeat, pasteurized; 1/4 cup olive oil plus 2 Tbsp olive oil; 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 3 Tbsp capers, drained; 3 Tbsp diced shallot or red onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/8 tsp salt; Black pepper to taste; 1 whole wheat baguette (about 12-inches long), cut into 1/2-inch slices

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Diabetic

Crusty toasted bread is topped with a lemony crab mixture for mouthwatering results in this heart-healthy appetizer recipe. Diced shallots and capers keep things interesting with a pleasantly sharp taste.

Total Time

20 minutes

Servings

12

Calories

137

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Ingredients

Recipe yields 12 servings

1 lb lump crabmeat, pasteurized

1/4 cup olive oil plus 2 Tbsp olive oil

3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

3 Tbsp capers, drained

3 Tbsp diced shallot or red onion

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/8 tsp salt

Black pepper to taste

1 whole wheat baguette (about 12-inches long), cut into 1/2-inch slices

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How to Make Crab Bruschetta

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine crab meat, 1/4 cup of the olive oil, lemon juice, capers, shallots, parsley, salt and black pepper. Mix gently. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Crab mixture will keep, refrigerated, for up to 2 days.
Step 2

When ready to serve: Heat grill to high. Brush bread slices with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and grill on both sides until toasted lightly. Arrange bread on a serving platter and top with crab mixture.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

2 slices

137

Calories

8

g

Fat

30

mg

Cholesterol

271

mg

Sodium

10

g

Carbs

1

g

Sat. Fat

1

g

Fiber

9

g

Protein

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