Fabulous Friday - Crabmeat Spread

Looking for something to serve as an appetizer at your next gathering, but stay within the DFL program?

Try this fabulous crabmeat spread with either a tray of fresh veggies or low sodium cracker!

Crabmeat Spread

A picture-perfect addition to any holiday spread, this crabmeat pomegranate dip is low in calories compared with the typical veggie dip. Light mayo is the only ingredient that adds a few fat calories; otherwise this holiday appetizer is protein-packed and full of flavor.

Makes 16 appetizer servings


Ingredients:
8 oz lump crabmeat, drained and shell pieces removed

4 tbsp light mayonnaise

1 tbsp finely chopped green scallion tops or chives

1 tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice

Assorted crudités (red pepper strips, cucumber slices, and carrot sticks)

1/2 cup pomegranate seeds


Directions:
Mix crabmeat with mayonnaise, scallions, and lime juice. Mound crabmeat mixture in the center of a platter and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Arrange colorful vegetables around the plate.



Per serving: 26 calories, 3 g protein, 0.4 g carbohydrate, 1.4 g fat, 0.2 g