Crab Crostini

This is a wonderful, elegant appetizer that is also relatively low-calorie. It makes a nice light but filling beginning to a special occasion.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 8  ounces lump crabmeat
• 1⁄2 cup  diced red bell pepper
• 2  tablespoons light mayonnaise
• 2  teaspoons light mayonnaise
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh chives
• 1  tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2  teaspoons  grated parmesan cheese
• 4 -5  drops  hot pepper sauce
• 4  ounces  Italian bread, cut into 16 slices

Directions

1. Preheat broiler. Line broiler pan with foil.
2. Pick over crabmeat to remove any cartilage.
3. In a medium bowl, combine crabmeat, red pepper, mayonnaise, parsley, chives, lime juice, mustard, Parmesan cheese, and hot pepper sauce. Blend well.
4. Spread 1 T. of the crabmeat mixture on each slice of bread.
5. Place the crostini on the broiler pan and broil about 4 inches from theat for 5-6 minutes, until lightly browned.