Artichoke Cheese Appetizer
Ingredients:
- 1-1/4 lbs. canned artichoke bottoms, drained
- 3/4 red bell pepper, seeded
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 3/4 tsp. capers, drained and finely chopped
- 3/4 gherkin pickle, finely chopped
- 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. mayonnaise
- 1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped
Preparation:
Cut a small
slice from the base of each artichoke and reserve slices. Cut half the
pepper into small sticks and chop remaining pepper finely. Beat cheese
in a bowl until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients and chopped
pepper. Fill artichokes with cheese mixture. Make a small cut in
reserved artichoke slices and push in pepper sticks. Place slices on
artichokes, beret style.
Servings: 6
Values per serving:
Calories: 178, Total Fat: 10 g
Fiber: 8 g
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