An herb-spiked ricotta- and cream-cheese mixture fills these colorful vegetable snacks.
Serves: 10-to 12
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup light ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese (tub style)
- 2 tablespoons finely shredded radish
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme, basil, dill, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, basil, dillweed
- 1/8 teaspoon onion salt
- 20 to 24 cherry tomatoes and/or 10 to 12 baby summer squash (such as zucchini or pattypan squash)
- Fresh thyme, basil, dill, or marjoram (optional)
For filling, in a small mixing bowl stir together the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, radish, chives, desired snipped fresh or dried herb, and onion salt. Mix well. Set aside.
Slice a thin layer off the top of each tomato. Using a small spoon, carefully scoop out and discard pulp. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. If using squash, cut in half lengthwise for zucchini or horizontally for pattypan; scoop out pulp and invert as for the cherry tomatoes.
Stuff the tomatoes and/or squash with filling. Serve immediately or chill until serving time. If desired, garnish with additional desired fresh herb. Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Make Ahead Tip:
Prepare filling and stuff vegetables as directed. Arrange stuffed vegetables on a plate; cover and chill up 2 hours. Garnish just before serving.
Nutrition information: per serving: 14 calories, 0 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 2 mg cholesterol, 29 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 1 g protein, 2% vitamin A, 5% vitamin C, 2% calcium, 1% iron.
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