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Stuffed Endive Bites

 

Recipe By : Weight Watchers Versatile Vegetarian

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Appetizers And Snacks Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 Belgian endives

1 red bell pepper -- roasted*

and finely chopped

2 ounces nonfat cream cheese

1 tablespoon minced sweet onion

1 teaspoon pureed chipotles en adobo -- up to 2

Arugula leaves or watercress -- (optional)

 

Makes 8 servings

 

Smoky Southwestern flavors are a perfect match for cool, elegant endive.

Chipotles en adobo, smoked dried jalapeno peppers in a complex sauce of tomato,

garlic and spices, can be found in the Mexican section of some supermarkets and

in Latino grocery stores. Buy a small can and puree the contents; refrigerated,

it will keep up to six months. Just a spoonful will add a smoky dazzle to

soups, stews and other dishes.

 

1. Trim the bottoms of each endive and pull apart the leaves; set them aside.

Mince the smallest leaves at the core.

 

2. In a medium bowl, combine the pepper, cream cheese, onion, minced endive

and the chipotles. Dab a scant teaspoon of the pepper mixture onto the bottom

of each endive leaf.

 

3. Line a serving tray with the arugula or watercress (if using); arrange the

filled endive leaves on top in an overlapping starburst pattern. Serve at once,

or refrigerate, covered, up to 6 hours.

 

SERVING PROVIDES: 1 Fruit/Vegetable.

 

PER SERVING: 22 Calories, 0 g Total Fat, 0 g Saturated Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol, 76

mg Sodium, 4 g Total Carbohydrate, 2 g Dietary Fiber, 2 g Protein, 22 mg Calcium

.. 0 POINTS

 

*To roast bell pepper, preheat broiler. Line baking sheet with foil; place

pepper on baking sheet. Broil 4-6 " from heat, turning frequently with tongs,

until skin is lightly charred on all sides. Transfer to paper bag; fold bag

closed and let steam 10 minutes. Peel, seed and devein pepper over sink to

drain juices.

 

Converted by MC_Buster.

 

 

 

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