Description
The Crab Cottage Cheese Bowl is a light, protein-packed meal that combines sweet crab meat with creamy cottage cheese and fresh veggies. This bowl is perfect for a healthy lunch recipe or a quick dinner idea. A refreshing and flavorful dish that’s ideal for those who love seafood and want a healthy,
Ingredients
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For the Crab:
- 1/2 lb cooked crab meat (lump or imitation crab meat)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or seafood seasoning)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowl:
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 avocado (sliced)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the crab mixture: In a small bowl, combine the cooked crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until the crab is well-coated.
- Assemble the bowl: In each bowl, add a scoop of cottage cheese. Top with the crab mixture, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado slices.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen crab meat. If using frozen, make sure to thaw it before using.
- For a lighter option, replace the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add more veggies like bell peppers or lettuce to customize the bowl to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 45mg