Celery with Apricot Blue Cheese Spread
Crunchy, sweet celery is a versatile snack food, just right for this flavorful spread. Filled with dried fruit and nuts, this enticing and quick low-fat spread can be made ahead or on the spot. You could also serve it on whole grain crackers as an appetizer.
- 15 minutes
- 4 Servings
- $6.00 - $8.99
Celery with Apricot Blue Cheese Spread
Crunchy, sweet celery is a versatile snack food, just right for this flavorful spread. Filled with dried fruit and nuts, this enticing and quick low-fat spread can be made ahead or on the spot. You could also serve it on whole grain crackers as an appetizer.
- 15 minutes
- 4 Servings
- $6.00 - $8.99
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
- 3 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese
- 1/2 cup fat-free yogurt
- 4 dried apricots
- 4 dried figs or dates
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 8 stalks celery
Steps
Chop dried fruit and pecans.
Mix blue cheese, cream cheese, and yogurt with a fork or hand mixer until smooth.
Stir in chopped, dried fruit and pecans. Refrigerate spread until ready for use.
Slice celery stalks into 3-4 inch sticks.
Fill celery pieces with spread.
Choose straight, rigid celery stalks with fresh leaves. Avoid pithy, woody, or limp stalks.
Refrigerate in a plastic bag for a week or more.
Add chopped celery stalks and celery leaves to your soups, stews, and casseroles for extra nutrition, flavor, and crunch.
Add diced celery to your favorite tuna, chicken, egg, or vegetable salad recipe for extra texture.
Cut-up celery for a flavorful addition to healthy stir-fry dishes.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 140 |
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 2 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.1 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Total Sugars | 12 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 408 mg |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Copper | 171 mcg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Phosphorus | 168 mg |
| Selenium | 3 mcg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 24 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg |
| Vitamin K | 13 mcg |
| Folate | 25 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.1 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin | 1 mg |
| Choline | 21 mg |
Source:
- Produce for Better Health Foundation