APRICOT-RICOTTA STUFFED CELERY

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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

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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.

vagne slayer
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This was a delicious and unique way to serve celery.


Jass Dhamai
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover celery and ricotta cheese.


unisha Lamichhane
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I'm not a big fan of celery, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The filling was delicious and the celery was a great way to add a healthy crunch.


Arsl Rehmani
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time.


Touseef Malik
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The apricots and ricotta cheese complement each other perfectly.


King Supun
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The filling is sweet and creamy, and the celery is a great way to add a healthy crunch.


Niro Nilo
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This was a delicious and refreshing snack. The celery was crisp and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


dilaysia green
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I love this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover celery and ricotta cheese. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the celery adds a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Maria Dina Rodriquez
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The celery is a great way to add a healthy crunch to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Stacey Baldwin
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. The celery was crisp and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tazmin Perceval
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I've been looking for a new way to stuff celery, and this recipe is perfect. The filling is delicious and the celery is a great vessel for it. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Julian Tukula
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This recipe was a hit at my last party! The celery was crunchy and refreshing, and the apricot-ricotta filling was creamy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.