Crab and Lemon Dilly Pasta

25 min

4 servings

Using whole-wheat pasta is a great way to boost daily fibre.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Lemon Dilly Dip Mix
  • 2 cans (4 oz/120 g) crab meat, drained
  • Sea Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste

Preparation

  • In Multipurpose Pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a frying pan. Cook pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, Lemon Dilly Dip Mix and crab. Cook only until crab is heated through.
  • Season to taste with Salt and Pepper. Add reserved pasta water for additional moisture. Toss with hot pasta and serve.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 550, Fat 9 g (Saturated 1.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 89 g (Fiber 4 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 29 g.

Tips

Substitute crab with thinly sliced, cooked chicken breast.

Tips

Substitute crab with thinly sliced, cooked chicken breast.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with steamed in-season veggies.