Rich Crab Dip

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From EatingWell:  November/December 1993

In our healthier version of this ultra-rich dip, the crabmeat plays a starring role while a blend of pureed nonfat cottage cheese and reduced-fat cream cheese provides all the creaminess you would expect. Serve with slices of whole-grain baguette.

About 1 1/2 cups | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup nonfat cottage cheese
• 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, (Neufchâtel)
• 2 small cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8 ounces crabmeat, any shells or cartilage removed, drained and patted dry
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation

1. Place cottage cheese in a fine-mesh sieve and press on it to remove excess moisture. Transfer the cottage cheese to a food processor or blender; add cream cheese and blend until smooth. Transfer to a medium saucepan and add garlic, pepper, Worcestershire, Old Bay and cayenne. Heat over low heat, stirring frequently, until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Add crab and lemon juice; stir well. Heat until warm, 30 to 40 seconds. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per 2-tablespoon serving : 48 Calories; 2 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 1 g Mono; 21 mg Cholesterol; 1 g Carbohydrates; 6 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 99 mg Sodium; 86 mg Potassium

Exchanges: 1 lean meat