Crab-Stuffed Jalapenos with Avocado Dunk |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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The avocado dunk can be made a day in advance. To keep the color green, place avocado seed in the mixture. The jalapeños can be broiled a day ahead and stored in an airtight container; they can then be stuffed and baked on the day of the party. Ingredients:
20 large jalapeño peppers (about 1 pound) |
cooking spray |
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper |
2 tablespoons minced onion |
1 garlic clove, minced |
3/4 cup lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3 large egg whites |
3 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt |
1 cup dry breadcrumbs |
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon garlic powder |
avocado dunk |
1/2 cup diced peeled avocado |
1/4 cup vegetable broth |
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream |
1/4 cup chopped green onions |
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 garlic clove, minced |
Directions:
1. Preheat broiler.
2. To prepare stuffed jalapeños, place peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet; broil 12 minutes or until blackened, turning occasionally. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes; peel jalapeños. Cut a lengthwise slit in each, discarding stems, seeds, and membranes.
3. Place a medium nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over low heat until hot. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic, and cook 5 minutes or until soft. Remove from heat; stir in crabmeat, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Divide crab mixture evenly among jalapeños (each will be very full).
4. Preheat oven to 375°.
5. Beat the egg whites in a medium bowl at high speed of a mixer until soft peaks form. Fold in yogurt.
6. Combine breadcrumbs, cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Dip each stuffed jalapeño in the egg white mixture; dredge in the breadcrumb mixture. Place the breaded jalapeños on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Lightly spray jalapeños with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until golden.
7. To prepare avocado dunk, place avocado and remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender, and process until smooth.
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