This weekend is flying by a little too quickly 
That is partly fact and partly the fact that this upcoming week is sheer insanity. But at least I’ve got a great menu planned 
I whipped up these Baked Crab Rangoon yesterday for “lunch”. We opted to have a finger foods lunch that was on the lighter side, knowing dinner would be a splurge. Ends up we got lazy and stayed in with a pizza and some fresh caprese, but whatever. Whenever I get Chinese take-out it’s hard not to order the crab rangoon…they are so good. But, their deep-fried exterior packs far too many calories, fat, and trans fat to enjoy them with any regularity.
When I saw this baked version I knew I had to try them…and we really enjoyed them. Guilt-free! Best when dipping in sweet & sour sauce! 
Baked Crab Rangoon as seen on Adventures of Mini Martha
8 oz crab meat, drained and flaked
8 oz light cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
3/4 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 1/2 Tbsp onion, minced
28+ wonton wrappers (4″ squares)
Water for sealing wontons
2 Tbsp 50/50 Smart Balance butter blend, melted
Directions:
Combine the crab, garlic, and onion in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce thoroughly. Add the cream cheese mixture to the crab mixture and combine thoroughly.
Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface. Wet 2 adjacent edges of the wonton. Place about a tablespoon of filling in the middle of the wonton and spread it out towards two opposite corners.
Fold over the edges of the wrapper so that it forms a triangle. Seal the edges, adding more water if needed. I folded each point of the triangle over again, as an added measure to keep the wontons sealed.
Place sealed wontons on a nonstick baking sheet and brush the tops with melted butter. Bake at 425 degrees for about 12 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: ~28 wontons.
Nutrition Information (per wonton, assuming 28): 56 calories; 2.6 g. fat; 19 mg. cholesterol; 128 mg. sodium; 4.3 g. carbohydrate; 0.14 g. fiber; 3.5 g. protein
Result: We loved these 
If you’re expecting that fried, thick, crunchy exterior, these are not your match. But if you’re up for a healthified, but still very tasty finger food delight, these are your match. Mr. Prevention inhaled about 8 of these and he doesn’t like even crab rangoon. I love crab rangoon and I think these are a great substitute with a MUCH lighter “cost”. Easy to make and great for a crowd – enjoy!
I ran yesterday. I had planned an easy 3, but that turned into an effortless 5 1/2. I just love those runs. Of course the hilarious Run, Fat Boy, Run being recorded for my pleasure was helpful – such a funny movie. I probably over did it just a bit as I can feel a subtle pain in my right heel. Today’s workout is a hockey game, and Monday is a rest day so I hope 2 days of babying it will clear things right back up!
Weekly Menu: April 10th-14th
- Sunday: Meatballs and spaghetti with homemade marinara
- Monday: Portabello Mushroom “Pizzas”
- Tuesday:Juice Box Salmon with Creamy Russian Dressing, roasted asparagus, and potatoes
- Wednesday: leftovers
- Thursday:“PF Changs” Lettuce Wraps with microwave sweet potato chips and spicy cheese crisps
Looks good, doesn’t it? Mmmm!
Laundry, and yard work, and breakfast, and exam-making, and Medicare paperwork, and Lily are all calling my name. Off I go!
Question: Do you like crab rangoon?
Be well,
THOSE. LOOK. SO. GOOD. I am a sucker for crab rangoon!
Crab rangoons are my weakness! I love that these are baked for only a few fat grams per serving instead of the massive fat in the ones at the local restaurants that are deep fried.
You know, I never liked crab rangoon much – the only times I’ve ever had it, it’s been greasy and weird-tasting (probably due to the deep-fried-ness). I love crab AND cream cheese, though, so I’ll have to try your infinitely healthier baked version! Great menu for the week. I like PF Chang’s lettuce wraps – good idea to make your own version!
Glad to hear about your effortless run – hope the pain in your foot goes away! Good luck with your crazy week, Nicole!
AWESOME! I just bought wontons! i totally need crab now! =)
That looks delicious! You always cook up the most creative dishes
Love your weekly menu (especially the “PF Changs” lettuce wraps)!
Ohhh let me know how you like the spicy cheese crisps! Yum!
And I’m also looking forward to the lettuce wraps!
I can’t wait to try them!
These look so good that I decided to make them as an appetizer to tonight’s dinner!
Ooo! I want to know how you liked them
I’m so glad you liked them! Now I have a taste for these again!
Great looking menu, and yay for the run. Oh wow…I am SO going to try these rangoons!!! Have a good (busy) week!
Oooh..I do like crab rangoon. This looks quite delicious!
I just read your blog and wonder how you do it all. You are truly amazing!
Love your weekly eats!
Aw, thanks Kristen!
Sounds like you have a great menu plan lined up–yummy!
I made these a fews ago. We double the amount of crab meat, and they turned out excellent. Thank you for the great recipe.