Crab Salad Melts

3 (about 1/3 cup) asparagus spears or 12 snow peas, trimmed and thinly sliced


8 ounce(s) crabmeat, any shells or cartilage removed

1/3 cup(s) finely chopped celery

1/4 cup(s) finely chopped red bell pepper

1 scallion, finely chopped

4 teaspoon(s) lemon juice

1 tablespoon(s) low-fat mayonnaise

1/4 teaspoon(s) Old Bay seasoning

2 dash(es) hot sauce

Freshly ground pepper to taste

4 whole-wheat English muffins, split and toasted

1/2 cup(s) shredded Swiss cheese



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Directions



1.Place rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat broiler.

2.Place asparagus (or snow peas) in a medium microwave-safe bowl with 1 teaspoon water. Cover and microwave until tender, about 30 seconds. Add crab, celery, bell pepper, scallion, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, hot sauce to taste, and pepper; stir to combine.

3.Place English muffin halves, cut-side up, on a large baking sheet. Spread a generous 1/4 cup of the crab salad on each muffin half and sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, 3 to 6 minutes.



Carb Servings: 2 starch, 1/2 vegetable, 2 lean meat. Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2. Nutrition Bonus: Calcium (33% daily value), Vitamin C (20% dv), Folate & Magnesium