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Sun-Dried Tomato Spread on Zucchini Slices -Harris

 

Recipe By : Marilyn Harris at Calorie Control Council*

Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Snacks *Sent

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 ounces dry sun dried tomatoes

Olive oil spray

salt and black pepper -- freshly ground

2 cloves garlic -- minced

12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese -- softened

1 tablespoon fresh basil

or 1 teaspoon dried

1 tablespoon capers -- drained

1/4 cup parsley leaves

1 Pinch cayenne pepper

4 small crisp zucchini -- washed and chilled

(4 to 5)

 

Place the tomatoes in a vegetable steamer with a couple of inches of

boiling water in the pan. Steam for 8 to 10 minutes or until tomatoes are

soft and reconstituted. Cool. Cut into strips with kitchen shears. Put into

a bowl. Spray with enough olive oil spray to lightly coat. Season with salt

and freshly ground pepper.

 

In food processor with steel blade, blend together the garlic, cheese,

basil, capers, parsley and cayenne pepper until smooth. Add the tomatoes

and pulse on and off until they are mixed in but still in small pieces.

 

Trim the ends from the zucchini.

 

Cut at a diagonal to form oval slices.

 

Spread the cheese spread on the zucchini slices no sooner than an hour

before serving.

 

Cover and chill until ready to serve.

 

Garnish with fresh basil or parsley leaves.

 

Serves 12.

 

PER SERVING: Calories 44.23; Fat total 2.67 g; Protein 2.23 g; Saturated

Fat 1.60 g; Carbohydrates 3.36 g; Dietary Fiber 0.56 g; Calories from fat

52%; Calories from carbs 29%.

 

(*) Popular Holiday recipes copyright Marilyn Harris, 1998. " Cut the Fat in

Half Holiday Menu " and recipes by Marilyn Harris. Reprinted by Calorie

Control Council Nov 1998. URL: http://www.caloriecontrol.org/index.html

 

>from kitpath 12/1/98

 

 

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