Warm Asparagus-Crab Spread

Health score
8%
Warm Asparagus-Crab Spread
30 min.
12
292kcal

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Warm Asparagus-Crab Spread: A Delectable Dip for Your Next Gathering

Are you in search of a delightful and sophisticated dip that's sure to impress your guests? Look no further than this Warm Asparagus-Crab Spread! This exquisite dish is the perfect blend of fresh flavors and rich ingredients, coming together in just 30 minutes to create a memorable culinary experience.

With each serving offering a well-balanced 292 calories, this Warm Asparagus-Crab Spread is not only delicious but also mindful of your dietary needs. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or a more upscale event, this versatile spread works as a condiment, dip, or spread, offering a burst of flavor with every cracker.

Prepared with a bounty of 12 ounces of succulent crabmeat, paired with the crisp freshness of asparagus, this recipe is a celebration of the sea and the earth. The addition of crunchy cashews, fiery jalapeno peppers, and the creamy richness of mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese elevates this dish to a new level of gourmet enjoyment.

Best of all, this Warm Asparagus-Crab Spread requires minimal effort and readily available equipment - a frying pan, oven, and baking pan. In just a few simple steps, you'll have a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's as delightful to share as it is to make. So why wait? Dive into this recipe and get ready to wow your friends and family with your culinary prowess!

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces asparagus drained chopped canned
  • 12 ounces crabmeat flaked drained canned
  • teaspoons canola oil 
  • 0.5 cup cashew pieces chopped
  • 12 servings round buttery crackers assorted
  •  spring onion sliced
  • medium jalapeno seeded finely chopped
  • cup mayonnaise 
  • 0.5 cup parmesan shredded grated
  • medium bell pepper sweet red chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute the red pepper, onions and jalapenos in oil until tender.
  2. Add the asparagus, crab, mayonnaise and cheese.
  3. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle with cashews.
  5. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
  6. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories292kcal
Protein13.3%
Fat67.9%
Carbs18.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.52
Glycemic Load
0.65
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.19478253178%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:292.08kcal
14.6%
Fat:22.26g
34.25%
Saturated Fat:4.33g
27.03%
Carbohydrates:13.87g
4.62%
Net Carbohydrates:12.4g
4.51%
Sugar:2.72g
3.02%
Cholesterol:38.17mg
12.72%
Sodium:589.31mg
25.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.81g
19.62%
Vitamin K:62.65µg
59.67%
Vitamin C:22.87mg
27.72%
Selenium:15.97µg
22.82%
Copper:0.41mg
20.64%
Phosphorus:194.26mg
19.43%
Vitamin E:2.56mg
17.04%
Folate:67.91µg
16.98%
Vitamin B12:1.02µg
16.94%
Vitamin A:702.09IU
14.04%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.84%
Zinc:1.81mg
12.08%
Iron:2.03mg
11.28%
Calcium:112.06mg
11.21%
Vitamin B3:2.11mg
10.55%
Magnesium:36.64mg
9.16%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.8%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.07%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.05%
Potassium:231.45mg
6.61%
Fiber:1.46g
5.86%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.3%