artichoke pate spread or dip

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Artichoke Pâté

 

Recipe By :Delicious

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:10

Categories : Appetizers

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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6 canned artichoke bottoms in water

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano

Pepper

1/4 cup very finely chopped toasted walnuts

1/4 cup lowfat ricotta cheese

or lowfat silken tofu

 

1. Place artichoke bottoms, lemon juice and olive oil in a blender or a food

processor and purée. Add Parmesan cheese, oregano and walnuts and pulse 5 or 6

times.

 

2. Remove from blender and stir in ricotta cheese. Add pepper to taste.

 

3. Serve with peppered crackers.

 

Variation: To reduce some of the dairy, substitute low-fat, silken tofu for

ricotta.

 

 

 

Description:

" Dip for steamed artichoke leaves or spread for toast. "

Source:

" www.delicious-online.com "

 

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Per serving: 134 Calories (kcal); 9g Total Fat; (58% calories from fat); 6g

Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 7mg Cholesterol; 620mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat;

0 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : This simple recipe works best with canned artichoke bottoms but pairs

exceptionally well with the leaves of freshly steamed and chilled artichokes.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 926521 0 0 1034 0 0 905471 0 0

 

 

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