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Crab Bruschetta
Makes16 appetizers
Prep Time15 min
cook Time
3 min
Time to Table20 min
Bruschetta was originally toasted bread, rubbed with garlic and drizzled with olive oil. This version is a delicious variation that can be served as a light meal or as appetizers.
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Ingredients
1 baguette
1 can (120 g) Clover Leaf Chunk Crabmeat, drained
1 cup (250 mL) diced and seeded fresh tomatoes (1 large)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1 tsp (5 mL) lemon juice
1/4 cup (50 mL) torn fresh basil leaves (or 1 tbsp/15 mL dried basil)
1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded feta or mozzarella cheese
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PREP INSTRUCTIONS
- Slice the bread in half lengthwise and broil until lightly browned.
- In a medium bowl, mix crabmeat, tomatoes, garlic, oil and lemon juice; stir in basil. Spread mixture over toasted bread; sprinkle with cheese.
- Broil 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Makes 4-6 lunch servings or 16 appetizers.
Tip:
- This recipe works with our Crabmeat 15% Legmeat product as well.
- Substitute 2 tbsp (30 mL) grated Parmesan cheese for feta. Prepare crab mixture a few hours ahead; then top bread and broil at serving time.
nutrition
| Amount per serving |
% Daily Value |
|
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 | |
| Fat | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Saturated + Trans | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | |
| Sodium | 200 mg | 8% |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g | 3% |
| Fibre | 0 g | |
| Sugar | 1 g | |
| Protein | 3 g | |
| Vitamin A | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 4% | |
| Calcium | 4% | |
| Iron | 2% |
Claims per serving
| Low in Fat | Low in Saturated Fat |
| Trans Fat Free | Low in Cholesterol |
