Savory Fresh Apricot Bites

Savory Fresh Apricot Bites recipe courtesy of the California Fresh Apricot Council. This summery recipe uses fresh apricots for a quick yet tasty appetizer or hors'd oeuvres. You can make this vegetarian recipe vegan by using a vegan cream cheese.

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 12 fresh apricots, halved
• 12 cup pistachios, finely chopped

Preparation:

Stir cream cheese until smooth; pipe or spoon into apricot halves.

Sprinkle tops with pistachios. Serve as an appetizer, snack, or dessert.

Makes 12 servings.

Nutrition information per serving: 81 calories, 2 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates, 27 mg sodium, 6 g fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 1 g dietary fiber, 670 IU vitamin A, 116 mg potassium.

For a vegan version, you can use Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese vegan cream cheese.

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