Apricot-Ricotta Stuffed Celery

Name: Apricot-Ricotta Stuffed Celery
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 2 dozen
Ingredients: 3 dried apricots; 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 5 celery ribs, cut into 1-1/2-in. pieces

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield about 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

The healthful protein filling can double as a dip for sliced apples. I often make this treat ahead so the kids can help themselves to an after-school snack. —Dorothy Reinhold, Malibu, California

Ingredients

3 dried apricots
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 celery ribs, cut into 1-1/2-in. pieces

Directions

Place apricots in a food processor. Cover and process until finely chopped. Add the ricotta cheese, brown sugar, orange zest and salt; cover and process until blended. Stuff or pipe into celery. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 12 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

The healthful protein filling can double as a dip for sliced apples. I often make this treat ahead so the kids can help themselves to an after-school snack. —Dorothy Reinhold, Malibu, California

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