Each of these bite-size savory treats has a bit of dried fruit tucked inside for a slightly sweet surprise. They make wonderful holiday gifts as well as elegant little hors d'oeuvres.
| Prep Time: | 35 minutes |
| Ready in: | 35 minutes |
| Yield: | about 2 dozen pieces |
| Ease of Prep: | Easy |
| Recipe Ingredients | |
| 3 tablespoons hazelnuts or pistachios (3/4 ounce), finely chopped | |
| 6 ounces creamy goat cheese | |
| 6 dried apricots or dried figs, each cut into quarters | |
Recipe Directions
- Line a plate or small tray with wax paper. Place nuts in a shallow dish. Scoop a heaping 1/2 teaspoon goat cheese and press a piece of dried apricot (or fig) into the center. Wrap the cheese around the dried fruit to form a ball. Roll the ball in the chopped nuts to create a crust; set on the plate or tray. Repeat with remaining goat cheese, dried fruit and nuts.
Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Health Advantages: low calorie, low carb, low sat fat, low sodium, heart healthy, healthy weight, gluten free diet.
| Nutrition Information | ||||||||
| Servings Per Recipe: 24 | ||||||||
| Amount Per piece | ||||||||
| Calories: | 28 cal | Carbohydrate Servings: | 0 | |||||
| Carbohydrates: | 1 g | Dietary Fiber: | 0 g | Cholesterol: | 3 mg | |||
| Fat: | 2 g | Sodium: | 26 mg | Saturated Fat: | 1 g | |||
| Protein: | 1 g | Potassium: | 23 mg | Monounsaturated Fat: | 1 g | |||
| Exchanges: | 1/2 fat | |||||||
