APRICOT-RICOTTA STUFFED CELERY

Apricot-Ricotta Stuffed Celery image

The healthful protein filling can double as a dip for sliced apples. I often make this treat ahead so the kids can help themselves to an after-school snack. -Dorothy Reinhold, Malibu, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 dried apricots
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 celery ribs, cut into 1-1/2-in. pieces

Steps:

Place apricots in a food processor. Cover and process until finely chopped. Add the ricotta cheese, brown sugar, orange zest and salt; cover and process until blended. Stuff or pipe into celery. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.