Crab Stuffed Bell Peppers

I found this recipe while looking for new appetizers to try. I have not made this yet.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 16 appetizers

Ingredients

• 1  roma tomato
• 2  green onions, green tops only
• 1⁄2 lb  crabmeat, drained and flaked
• 1  tablespoon fresh basil or 1  tablespoon parsley, minced
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 2  teaspoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  hot sauce, more if desired
• 3  green peppers

Directions

1. Seed and chop the tomato; chop the green onion.
2. Combine all ingredients except green peppers in a bowl, stir well.
3. Refrigerate for several hours.
4. Cut peppers into 1 1/2 inch wide strips, then cut strips in half cross-wise.
5. Spoon crab filling on to the pepper pieces, garnish if desired.
6. A mixture of green and red bell peppers can be used for a festive holiday touch.
7. Crab spread can also be served with toasted baguette slices.