Delicious fruity morsels of dried apricots are not just for diets. The dried apricots are dipped in chocolate, then sprinkled with pistachios. These are very easy to make and enjoyed by non-dieters as well as dieters. Great for gifts from the kitchen.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 24 dried apricots
- 1 Tbsp chopped pistachios
Preparation:
Microwave the chocolate on high for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through until completely melted.Dip the apricots halfway into the chocolate. Let the excess drip off. Place the apricots onto wax paper. Sprinkle the pistachios over the chocolate-covered portions, and place them in the refrigerator until the chocolate is set.
Yield: 8 servings
Per Serving: 99 cal, 1 g pro, 17 g carb, 3 g fat, 2 g sat. fat, 0 mg chol, 2 g fiber, 1 mg sodium
Consider these as great gifts from the kitchen for dieters and non-dieters alike.
Recipe from: The South Beach Diet : The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss by Arthur S. Agatston M.D. (Ballantine Books)
Copyright 2003 by Arthur S. Agatston M.D. Reprinted with express written permission.
