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Apricot Canapes

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• 16 dried apricots
• 8 teaspoons crumbled blue cheese
• 2 ounces chopped shelled pistachios
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• Freshly ground pepper

PREPARATION

1. Top each apricots with 1/2 teaspoon cheese. Sprinkle with pistachios and drizzle with honey; sprinkle with pepper.

NUTRITION

Per piece: 64 calories; 4 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 1 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 1 gfiber; 20 mg sodium

Strawberry & Cream Cheese Sandwich

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon reduced-fat cream cheese, (Neufchâtel)
• 1/4 teaspoon honey
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
• 2 slices very thin whole-wheat sandwich bread
• 2 medium strawberries, sliced

• PREPARATION

  1. Combine cream cheese, honey and orange zest in a bowl. Spread bread with the cheese mixture. Place sliced strawberries on 1 piece of bread, top with the other.

  NUTRITION

  Per serving: 128 calories; 4 g fat ( 2 g sat , 1 g mono ); 8 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 2 g added sugars; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 191 mg sodium

  EatingWell’s Pimiento Cheese

  
  
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 4-ounce jar sliced pimientos, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced scallions
  • Hot sauce to taste (optional)

  • PREPARATION

    1. Combine cheese, mayonnaise, pimientos, scallions and hot sauce (if using) in a medium bowl.

    TIPS & NOTES

    • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

    NUTRITION

    Per 2-tablespoon serving: 49 calories; 3 g fat ( 2 g sat , 0 g mono ); 9 mg cholesterol; 2 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 0 g fiber; 156 mg sodium

    Gorp

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    • 1/2 ounce whole shelled (unpeeled) almonds
    • 1/4 ounce unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
    • 1/4 ounce dried cranberries
    • 1 tablespoon chopped pitted dates
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons chocolate chip

    • PREPARATION

      1. Combine almonds, peanuts, cranberries, dates and chocolate chips in a small bowl.

      NUTRITION

      Per serving: 102 calories; 6 g fat ( 1 g sat , 3 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrates; 1 g added sugars; 3 g protein; 2 g fiber; 29 mg sodium