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Category: Appetizers

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Posted on by Lori Harder

Spin dip

INGREDIENTS

  • 14 oz can artichoke hearts (drained and excess liquid squeezed out)
  • 1/4 c. chopped frozen spinach (thawed and excess liquid squeezed out)
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
  • 12 oz fresh cauliflower- if frozen cauliflower, thaw and pat dry
  • 3/4 c. 1% cottage cheese
  • 4 oz fat free cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/3 c. fat free Greek Yogurt – 0% FAGE brand is best
  • 1/4 c. plus 1 T. Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp smokey paprika
  • Salt & Pepper to Taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Chop artichoke hearts, spinach, onions and set aside in a large bowl.
  • In food processor add cauliflower, cottage cheese, cream cheese, yogurt and 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg to mixture and blend until smooth.
  • Add the food processor mixture to artichoke mixture in bowl and stir together with a spoon.
  • Pour mixture in a baking dish sprayed with non stick spray.
  • Mix 1 T. Parmesan with paprika and sprinkle on top of artichoke mixture.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite veggies, crackers or toasted bread pieces.

Black Bean Bites

Posted on by Lori Harder

black bean bites

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained, rinsed and patted dry)
  • 2/3 C frozen corn (thawed and patted dry)
  • 1/4 C roasted red peppers (chopped and patted dry)
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 C Busy Girl bread crumbs (or whole wheat bread crumbs of choice)
  • Salt & Pepper to Taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Put all ingredients into food processor and pulse until ingredients are finely chopped and mixed.
  • Roll mixture into quarter size balls. Put balls on baking sheet sprayed with non stick spray.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.

NOTES

Dip in your favorite healthy dressing!

Sweet Brie Pears

Posted on by Lori Harder

Pears

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 pears halved
  • Brie cheese of choice 5-6 oz
  • 2 graham crackers
  • Honey

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Cut pears in half and take a spoon or melon baller and dig a small circle in the center of pear.
  • Spray a baking dish with oil and place pears face down to cook for 30 minutes.
  • Once pears have cooked for 30 minutes, flip them over in the dish, chop brie into small 1 oz bite size and place in the center of each pear.
  • Crumble the graham crackers on the tops of each pear and bake for 5-7 more minutes until cheese is melty and crackers have a become richer in color.
  • Remove from oven and drizzle about a tsp of honey on top of each pear.
  • Serve warm or cool.