Curried Crab Asparagus Cheesy Tofu Dip

nomnom's Note:

You just can't stop eating this! Think of it as crab-artichoke dip, but with asparagus in place. The asparagus adds texture and color where artichokes get mushy and lost in the dip. I could eat the entire recipe as a meal. It may not make much, but it's worth it! Leftovers can be reheated the same way. RSC4

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1/2 large onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, divided (1 clove diced)
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, divided
• 6 asparagus spears, raw,diced
• 6 ounces tofu
• 1/2 lb imitation crabmeat (1/2 shredded, 1/2 chopped)
• 1/4 cup shredded fat free mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese (optional)
• toasted breadcrumb (optional)

Directions:

1. Saute onion and diced garlic.
2. When colored, add 1/8 tsp curry powder.
3. Saute to incorporate.
4. Add asparagus, crab meat, and 1/8 tsp more curry.
5. Saute to mix.
6. Dump into a mixing bowl and let cool a bit.
7. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350*F.
8. Blend tofu and 1/4 tsp curry until creamy and mixed.
9. Add to veggie mixture and mix.
10. Add mozzarella cheese and mix.
11. Spread evenly in a small baking dish.
12. Sprinkle with cayenne, parm (if using), and breadcrumbs (if using).
13. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
14. Serve with pita chips, veggies, or as a bread spread.

Reviews

[Miss Annie in Indy]

Quite tasty recipe. I didn't have any asparagus on hand so I used zuccini. Turned out quite well. The cayanne pepper adds a nice touch. Use more or less to your liking.

[FitQueen]

Very nice, but we liked it better with fresh crabmeat! Also, when in a hurry, try a can of crab meat! This, of course, would be for non-vegetarians and people who are not no strict diet plans.

[Randhir Kissoon]

Great