Amazing Appetizers…

For those of you that entertain, here are a few recipes that are easy on the waistline. I got these from the June 2002 issue of Muscle & Fitness Hers magazine.

For the WW folks: Unfortunately, the recipes don’t include the fiber content (dammit!), so you’ll have to do your own calculations.

Enjoy!

Tuna Dip

*6 oz. canned solid white tuna, in water, drained
*16 oz. fat-free cream cheese
*1-2 tsp. Tabasco sauces
*2 tsp. horseradish
*2 Tbsp. fresh grated onion
*1 tsp. lemon juice
*1 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash garlic and herb seasoning

In a blender or food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate two hours or overnight. Serve with fat-free crackers, breadsticks or fresh veggies.

Serves 10.
Per serving (1/4 cup): 65 CAL, 10g PRO, 4g CARB, less than 1g of FAT

Shrimp Bruschetta

*6 oz. (about 1 cup) diced, cooked shrimp
*1 cup shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese
*3/4 cup chopped plain tomatoes (about 2.5 medium)
*3/4 cup chopped fresh spinach
*1/4 cup chopped scallions
*1 tsp. crushed fresh garlic
*1 tsp. dried oregano
*1 long, thin loaf French bread

Combine all ingredients except bread in a medium bowl. Mix well and set aside. Slice bread into 24 (1-inch) slices. Arrange slices on a baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until crisp. Spread each slice with 1 tablespoon shrimp mixture. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees and return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve hot. Makes 24.

Per slice: 73 CAL, 5g PRO, 11g CARB, 1g FAT

Mini Seafood Quiche

*2 large eggs
*1/2 cup fat-free milk
*1 Tbsp. Butter Buds
*Pepper to taste
*1 tsp. imitation bacon bits
*4 mushrooms, chopped
*1/2 tsp. basil
*1/4 cup fat-free cheese, shredded
*1 Tbsp. flour
*3 oz. fresh crab or imitation lobster
*Nonstick cooking spray

Spray a nonstick mini muffin tin (8 cups) with cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mixing well. Divide mixture evenlt between muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until firm and golden brown. Serve warm or cold. Makes 8.

Per quiche: 65 CAL, 3g PRO, 12g CARB, less than 1g of FAT

Chicken Spread

*1 1/4 cups chopped cooked skinless chicken breast
*1 cup chopped apples
*1/2 cup fat-free sour cream or fat-free mayo
*1/4 cup chopped green onions
*1/8 cup chopped almonds

In a small bowl, mix all ingredients. Serve with pita chips, fat-free crackers, or veggies. Serves 7.

Per 1/2 cup serving: 57 CAL, 8g PRO, 4g CARB, 1g FAT

Editor’s note: I’ve only tried the Tuna Dip (delicious). If any of the other recipes taste like ass, you will not hold me responsible. Got it? :p