Crab Crostini

By á-5717

Ingredients

• 8 ounces lump crabmeat
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons reduced-calorie mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 to 5 drops hot pepper sauce
• 4 ounces Italian bread, cut into 16 slices

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the broiler. Line a broiler pan with foil. Pick over the crabmeat to remove any cartilage.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the crabmeat, bell pepper, mayonnaise, parsley, chives, lime, juice, mustard, Parmesan cheese, and hot pepper sauce and blend well.

3. Spread 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture on each slice of bread.

4. Place the crostini on the broiler pan and broil 4 inches from the heat for 5 to 6 minutes, or until lightly browned.