Cherries with Ricotta & Toasted Almonds

by Eat Well

Warm cherries topped with luscious ricotta cheese and toasted almonds makes for a rich-tasting—yet calorie-conscious—treat.

1 serving

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup frozen pitted cherries
• 2 tablespoons part-skim ricotta
• 1 tablespoon toasted slivered almonds

PREPARATION

1. Heat cherries in the microwave on High until warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Top the cherries with ricotta and almonds.

TIPS & NOTES

• Healthy Heart Variation: To reduce saturated fat even further, use nonfat ricotta in place of the reduced-fat ricotta.
• 133 calories, 0 g saturated fat.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 150 calories; 6 g fat (2 g sat, 3 g mono); 10 mg cholesterol; 20 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein; 3 g fiber; 39 mg sodium; 329 mg potassium.