Marinated Artichoke Cheese Toasts
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Marinated Artichoke Cheese Toasts
This low-calorie appetizer provides vitamins A and C, potassium and calcium and has the added bonus of being low in sodium and fat.
Yield
Makes 12 servings
Ingredients
| 1 | jar (8 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained |
| 1/2 | cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese |
| 1/3 | cup finely chopped roasted red peppers |
| 1/3 | cup finely chopped celery |
| 1 | tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise |
| 24 | melba toast rounds |
| Paprika |
Preparation
- Rinse artichokes under cold running water; drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. Finely chop artichokes; place in medium bowl. Add cheese, peppers, celery and mayonnaise; mix well.
- Spoon artichoke mixture evenly onto melba toast rounds; place on large nonstick baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil 6 inches from heat about 45 seconds or until cheese mixture is hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika.
Nutritional Information
| Serving Size: | 2 toasts (without garnish) |
| Calories | 57 |
| Calories from Fat | 23 % |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 4 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 7 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Sodium | 65 mg |
Dietary Exchange
| Starch | 1/2 |
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