Asian Crab Salad-Topped Brown Rice Crisps
(makes 6 4-cracker servings)
Chef Devin Alexander says: I love the elegance of this appetizer when served on round brown rice crackers. You can serve it at fancy events (trust me, I know because I have!), and people will never suspect that they're eating a Biggest Loser-approved recipe. In fact, they're more likely to think it's really rich, as most crab salads are. This one is just as decadent but way lower in calories!
The super-crisp brown rice crackers are an excellent choice because they almost seem like they're fried. If you can't find the tamari-seasoned variety, opt for sesame or any other flavor that complements this yummy dish with an Asian flare.
Ingredients
2 whole medium scallions, trimmed and finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
2 tablespoons all-natural light sandwich spread (I used Spectrum Naturals
Light Canola Mayo)
1 teaspoon hot sesame oil
1/4 red bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
8 ounces lump crabmeat, drained if necessary
24 brown rice crackers, preferably tamari-seasoned (I used Edward & Sons Baked Tamari Sesame Brown Rice Snaps)
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, stir the scallions, sandwich spread, oil and pepper until well combined. Gently stir in the crabmeat just until combined. Mound 1 tablespoon of the crab on each cracker. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information (per serving)
Calories: 87
Protein: 8 grams
Carbohydrates: 8 grams, trace sugar
Fat: 2 grams, trace saturated fat
Cholesterol: 49 milligrams
Fiber: < 1 gram
Sodium: 223 milligrams
From "The Biggest Loser Family Quick & Easy Cookbook" by Chef Devin Alexander. Copyright © 2011 by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP, The Biggest Loser™ and NBC Studios, Inc., and Reveille LLC. Reprinted by permission of Rodale, Inc., Emmaus, PA 18098.
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