Crab and Egg White Muffins Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 12-14 ounces crab meat (about 2/3 to 3/4 lbs)
- 1 cup cottage cheese or 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces egg whites, I use a liquid measure for this or if I want to save my eggs, I purchase organic egg whites at my market
- 2 rounded tablespoons chopped fresh chive (Iâve also subbed with finely chopped green onion)
- 1 rounded tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 411g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 314 | |
| Calories from Fat 52 | 17% |
| Total Fat 5.83g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 1.98g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium 2693mg | 112% |
| Potassium 692mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 4.91g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 3.74g | 2% |
| Protein 57.9g | 93% |
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