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Heart Healthy Crab Cakes Recipe

                   
Crab Cakes
Whole-wheat breadcrumbs, succulent crab meat, and fresh herbs combine in this ultra-savory crab cake recipe. Chopped bell pepper and scallions boost the nutrition factor and add lovely flavor.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
2 slices whole wheat bread, sliced thin
12 oz crabmeat, drained
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped scallions
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
3 egg whites
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp light mayonnaise
Lemon wedge, for garnish
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Directions
Step 1

In a food processor or blender, pulse bread slices into crumbs. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs and remaining ingredients except lemon wedges and mix thoroughly. Divide mixture into eight portions. Roll into balls and then flatten into cakes. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Lightly coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat skillet over medium heat until hot. Add crab cakes to skillet and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Serve immediately with a lemon wedge.

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 161
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 2 crab cakes
Per serving:
calories:161
total fat:4g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:59mg
sodium:475mg
total carb:11g
fibers:1g
proteins:18g

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About This Healthy Recipe

Succulent crab meat is combined with fresh herbs, chopped veggies and whole-wheat breadcrumbs to create a heart-healthy crab cake that doesn’t disappoint. These flavorful crab cakes are loaded with the fresh tastes you love in a good crab cake (not the ones that are just all filler) while ranking well in the nutrition department. Each serving of 2 crab cakes contains only 161 calories with 0g of saturated fat. That makes them a heart-healthy choice when you’re craving a dinner or appetizer with flair. These healthy crab cakes are also surprisingly easy to make. Just combine all ingredients in a bowl, roll into balls and flatten into cakes. Then cook in a non-stick pan for about 2 minutes per side and voila, you’re done.

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Heart Healthy Crab Cakes Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
2 slices whole wheat bread, sliced thin
12 oz crabmeat, drained
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped scallions
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
3 egg whites
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp light mayonnaise
Lemon wedge, for garnish
Directions
Step 1

In a food processor or blender, pulse bread slices into crumbs. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs and remaining ingredients except lemon wedges and mix thoroughly. Divide mixture into eight portions. Roll into balls and then flatten into cakes. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Lightly coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat skillet over medium heat until hot. Add crab cakes to skillet and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Serve immediately with a lemon wedge.

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