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Crab-stuffed Jalapenos With Avocado Dunk Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 3/4 c lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
  • 1 tbsp sliced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 c sliced green onions
  • 1 c dry breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsps plain fat-free yogurt
  • 1 tsp salt
  •  Stuffed jalapeños:
  • 2 tbsps minced red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsps fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 c vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 c sliced peeled avocado
  • 1/4 c fat-free sour cream
  •  Avocado dunk:
  •  Cooking spray
  • 2 tbsps minced onion
  • 3/4 c yellow cornmeal
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 20 large jalapeño peppers (about 1 lb)
  • 2 tbsps sliced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat broiler.
  • Step #2 To prepare stuffed jalapeños, place peppers on a foil wrap-lined baking sheet; broil 12 mins or until blackened, turning every once in awhile.
  • Step #3 Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal.
  • Step #4 Let stand 15 mins; peel jalapeños.
  • Step #5 Cut a lengthwise slit in each, seeds, discarding stems, & membranes.
  • Step #6 Place a medium nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over low heat/flame until hot.
  • Step #7 Add bell pepper, onion, & garlic, & cook 5 mins or until soft.
  • Step #8 Remove from heat; stir in the crabmeat, 1 tbsp cilantro, & 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Step #9 Divide crab mixture evenly among jalapeños (each will be very full).
  • Step #10 Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Step #11 Beat the egg whites in a medium bowl at high speed of a mixer until soft peaks form.
  • Step #12 Fold in yogurt.
  • Step #13 Combine breadcrumbs, cornmeal, 1 tsp salt, & garlic powder in a small bowl.
  • Step #14 Dip each stuffed jalapeño in the egg white mixture; dredge in the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Step #15 Place the breaded jalapeños on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  • Step #16 Lightly spray jalapeños with cooking spray.
  • Step #17 Bake at 375° for 15 mins or until golden.
  • Step #18 To prepare avocado dunk, place avocado & remaining ingredients in a food processor/blender or mixer, & process until smooth.
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