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Crab Cakes

Here's a heart healthy twist on everyone's favorite, crab cakes. Chill the crab cake portions to help them hold their shape as they cook.

 
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Did you know you can have TWO crab cakes for less than 150 calories? Deep fried crab cakes can be over 150 calories A PIECE. Avoid the fat in deep frying and cook stovetop using cooking spray, these crab cakes are only 5 grams of fat. Eat up!

This recipe is heart healthy. This recipe is diabetes friendly.

Yield: 4 servings (2 crab cakes per serving)

  • 1 - 7 ounce can of crab, drained
  • ½ cup red pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cup green onions, chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1 tsp basil
  • ½ tsp lemon pepper
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 slices whole wheat bread
  • 3 Tbsp light mayonnaise
  • Pulse whole wheat bread into crumbs using food processor or blender. Add all ingredients together and mix thoroughly. Divide mixture into eight portions. Roll into balls and then flatten. In a skillet sprayed with cooking spray, cook crab cakes over medium heat until golden brown. Serve immediately with a lemon wedge.

    Nutrition facts (per serving): Calories: 148, Fat: 5 grams, Saturated fat: 1 gram, Cholesterol: 43 mg, Sodium: 365 mg, Carbohydrates: 14 grams, Fiber: 2 grams, Protein: 12 grams

      Last Reviewed: September 2008
     
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