Crab Pitas

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Light and zesty crab salad stuffed in warm pita pockets with a cooling yogurt salsa
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This bright and refreshing dish transforms simple imitation crab into a gourmet-style handheld meal. The sweet, savory crabmeat is lightly sautéed with aromatics, then nestled into warm pita pockets alongside a crisp, crunchy slaw of cabbage and red bell pepper. The star of the show is the creamy yogurt salsa, which adds a tangy, herbal kick that cuts through the richness. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a light lunch, or even a casual summer picnic. The combination of textures—soft pita, tender crab, and crunchy veggies—makes every bite satisfying. It comes together in under 15 minutes, making it an effortless yet impressive option for busy cooks who want something healthy and delicious without the fuss.

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Crab Pitas

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 564.9

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This bright and refreshing dish transforms simple imitation crab into a gourmet-style handheld meal. The sweet, savory crabmeat is lightly saut&# 195;©ed with aromatics, then nestled into warm pita pockets alongside a crisp, crunchy slaw of cabbage and red bell pepper. The star of the show is the creamy yogurt salsa, which adds a tangy, herbal kick that cuts through the richness. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a light lunch, or even a casual summer picnic. The combination of textures—soft pita, tender crab, and crunchy veggies—makes every bite satisfying. It comes together in under 15 minutes, making it an effortless yet impressive option for busy cooks who want something healthy and delicious without the fuss.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the shredded cabbage and red bell pepper together; set aside.
  2. In a medium nonstick skillet, combine the chopped crabmeat, red pepper sauce, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the crabmeat is hot and slightly caramelized.
  4. While the crab cooks, prepare the yogurt salsa by mixing plain nonfat yogurt, chopped tomato, chopped green onions, dried cilantro, and ground cumin in a small bowl.
  5. Cut the pita breads in half and open them to form pockets.
  6. Fill each pita pocket with about 1/3 cup of the warm crabmeat mixture.
  7. Top the crab with 1/2 cup of the cabbage and bell pepper slaw.
  8. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the yogurt salsa over the slaw in each pita.
  9. Serve immediately while the pitas are still warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 564.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.5g17%
Saturated Fat 4.0g20%
Cholesterol 225.6mg76%
Sodium 2461.8mg103%
Total Carbohydrate 49.6g17%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g23%
Sugars 16.1g
Protein 66.5g133%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: crab, pita, yogurt salsa, seafood, quick dinner, light meal, cabbage slaw, healthy, easy, handheld, imitation crab, fresh, zesty, cilantro, cumin, low calorie, weeknight, lunch, picnic, refreshing
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