Apricot-Ricotta Stuffed Celery Recipe

By pattie_d

This healthful protein filling can double as a dip for sliced apples. I often make it ahead, so kids can help themselves to an after-school snack.”

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

Place apricots in a food processor. Cover and process until finely chopped. Add the ricotta cheese, brown sugar, orange peel and salt; cover and process until blended. Stuff or pipe into celery. Chill until serving. Yield: about 2 dozen.