Goat Cheese in a Cranberry-Pecan Crust

From EatingWell: November/December 1996 — Subscribe Now!

Rolling goat cheese in dried cranberries and pecans makes a festive hors d'oeuvre. Serve with crackers and a glass of port.

Goat Cheese in a Cranberry-Pecan Crust Recipe

6 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low carbohydrate | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»

Ingredients

1/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
Pinch of salt
1 4-ounce log soft goat cheese

Preparation

Lay a piece of plastic wrap on a work surface. Combine cranberries, pecans and salt in a small bowl. Dump the mix onto the plastic wrap and form it into a small rectangle on the plastic wrap. Roll goat cheese in the cranberry mixture to completely coat.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Per serving: 83 calories; 6 g fat (3 g sat, 2 g mono); 9 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 0 g fiber; 94 mg sodium; 15 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat