Curried Carrot-Hummus Crab Cakes

Submitted by nomnom

"Yummy yummy. Wholesome crab cakes. The only "filler" in this are pureed carrots, chickpeas, scallions, and asparagus. Not much bread-action going on, but plenty of flavor. Cook time accounts for cooking option 1 (skillet). Prep accounts for chopping. RSC4"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 6 crab cakes
• Serves: 3-6

ingredients

• 13 baby carrots, steamed
• 1⁄2 cup chickpeas, drained (cooked or canned)
• 1⁄2 limes or 1/2 lemon, juice of
• 1 clove garlic
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄3 lb imitation crabmeat, chopped
• 3 large asparagus spears, chopped,divided
• 1 scallion, chopped,divided
• 3⁄8 teaspoon curry powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you like the heat ;)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• black pepper, to taste
• 3 slices whole wheat bread, toasted,made into crumbs,divided (put half in a shallow bowl or plate)
• oregano

directions

1. Puree first 4 ingredients together to smooth consistency.
2. Add in half of the asparagus and half the scallions and pulse.
3. Put mixture into a medium mixing bowl.
4. Mix in crab, remaining asparagus and scallions, seasonings, and half the breadcrumbs.
5. The mixture will be sticky, but form into 6 patties and coat with remaining breadcrumbs.
6. Shake on oregano liberally on both sides and black pepper, to taste.
7. **TWOOPTIONS** Cook in a nonstick skillet with a little water and veggie broth (or cooking spray).
8. OR bake at 375*F for 20 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
9. Enjoy as is or as a sandwich.

Reviews

[jennyblender]

Not bad! It's pretty easy, healthy and inexpensive. That's great in my book! Thanks for the recipe nomnom....

 

[Khana]

We used real crab..... Maybe this was the mistake, because no one here liked it. I couldn't get past the first bite.....

 

[Katanashrp]

Unique and delicious. Thank you.

 

[twissis]

I was 100% faithful to this recipe till step 7 when I did use olive oil in the non-stick skillet to get DH the crunch he likes so much ... & like these he did! From his 1st bite to his last, he ate 1-handed & held high the 5 fingers of his other hand! I admit I was a bit wary of the combo of ingredients, but they all work here to create a whole greater than the sum of its parts. This is an easy fix that is flavorful, low-cal & low-fat ... a true *Hidden Gem*