Clam-Stuffed Celery

 

1 (10 oz.) can minced clams, drained, liquid reserved

1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 garlic clove, minced

1 T. fresh lemon juice

1 tsp. minced onion

1/8 tsp. red (cayenne) pepper

3 T. snipped dill, or tsp. dried dill weed

6 celery stalks, cut in half crosswise

 

Place all ingredients except dill and celery in a blender or a food processor fitted with the metal blade and process until smooth. Add clam liquid if needed to thin; stir in the dill. Stuff celery stalks with cheese mixture.

Makes about 1-1/4 cups filling.

 

Makes: 12 Stuffed Celery Stalks

Calories: 63

Fat: 3 g