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Crab Bruschetta
Makes16 appetizers
Prep Time15 min
cook Time
5 min
Time to Table20 min
Bruschetta was originally toasted bread, rubbed with garlic and drizzled with olive oil. This version is a delicious variation with our crabmeat that can be served as a light meal or as appetizers, in just 20 minutes, for family events.
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Ingredients
1 (about 65 cm / 25.5" long) (about 250 g) baguette
1 cup (250 mL) diced and seeded fresh tomatoes (1 large)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 can (120 g) Clover Leaf Crabmeat 15% Leg Meat, drained
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tsp (5 mL) lemon juice
1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded feta or mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup (50 mL) torn fresh basil leaves, for garnish
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PREP INSTRUCTIONS
- Slice the baguette to yield at least 16 slices. Thickness can range from 3/4″ to 1.5″ (2 cm to about 4 cm). Store remaining bread.
- Broil the slices until lightly browned.
- In a medium bowl, add tomatoes, garlic, crabmeat, oil, dried basil and lemon juice. Stir gently to mix.
- Spread mixture over toasted baguette slices. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Broil 2-3 minutes or until cheese has melted.
- Top with fresh basil. Serve.
Tips:
- This recipe works with our Chunk Crabmeat 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.
- Makes 4-6 lunch servings or 16 appetizers.
- Use remaining bread as croutons in a green salad with vinaigrette.
nutrition
| Amount per serving |
% Daily Value |
|
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 | |
| Fat | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Saturated + Trans | 3% | |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g | 3% |
| Fibre | 1 g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1 g | 1% |
| Protein | 3 g | |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | |
| Sodium | 160 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 40 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% |
Claims per serving
| Low in Fat | Low in Saturated Fat |
| Trans Fat Free | Low in Cholesterol |
