Healthy Marinated Artichoke & Cheese Toasts Recipe

Marinated Artichoke Cheese Toasts

YIELD Makes 12 servings

This low-calorie appetizer provides vitamins A and C, potassium and calcium and has the added bonus of being low in sodium and fat.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.

This recipe appears in: Vegetables NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 2 toasts (without garnish) Sodium 65 mg Protein 4 g Fiber 1 g Carbohydrate 7 g Cholesterol 4 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 1 g Calories from Fat 23 % Calories 57 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Starch 1/2