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Crab and Cream Cheese Stuffed Snow Peas

Crab and Cream Cheese Stuffed Snow Peas: A Classy Delight

Crab and Cream Cheese Stuffed Snow Peas are a stunning low-calorie appetizer that combines the crispness of peas with a luscious crab and cream cheese filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 65
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Snow Peas Preferably large and vibrant
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Low-fat for a lighter option
  • 4 ounces Crab Meat Finely crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce Adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Serving Suggestions
  • 1 glass Sparkling Wine
  • 1 cocktail Lemon-Infused Cocktail

Equipment

  • Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • pastry bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Blanch Snow Peas: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add snow peas and blanch for 30 seconds. Transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and crab. Stir in parsley, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Fill Peas: Slit each snow pea to create a pocket. Use a pastry bag to fill each pocket with crab mixture.
  4. Chill: Arrange filled peas on a platter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These stuffed snow peas are gluten-free and Weight Watchers friendly. Serve immediately after chilling for the best flavor and texture.

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