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Blueberry Crostini

Blueberry Crostini

Name: Blueberry Crostini
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup light ricotta cheese; 1 tablespoon honey; ½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel; ¾ cup fresh blueberries, coarsely chopped; 4 slices whole grain bread, toasted; ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Tips)

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Lemon peel and honey add the perfect flavor combination to this easy appetizer. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Recipe Summary

active:

5 mins

total:

15 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free

Vegetarian

Low-Calorie

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

¼ cup light ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
¾ cup fresh blueberries, coarsely chopped
4 slices whole grain bread, toasted
¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Tips)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl combine ricotta cheese, honey and lemon peel. Stir in coarsely chopped blueberries. Cut bread slices diagonally into four pieces.

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Step 2

Divide blueberry mixture among bread pieces. Sprinkle with toasted almonds.

Tips

Tips: To toast whole nuts or large pieces, spread in a shallow baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until golden, shaking pan once or twice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving

Per Serving:

170 calories; 5 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat; 4 mg cholesterol; 124 mg sodium. 25 g carbohydrates; 5 g fiber; 9 g sugar; 8 g protein;

Exchanges:

1 1/2 starch, 1/2 medium-fat protein

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