Stuffed Jalapenos  – makes 10                                                       

5 whole jalapenos

6 tbsp cream cheese                                                                  

1 piece cooked turkey bacon                                                               

1 ½ tbsp diced chives                                                                  

½ tsp minced rosemary                                                             

1 tsp minced basil

½ tsp beaten egg

2 tbsp bread crumbs  

Begin by halving the jalapenos and removing the stems and seeds. Place jalapenos in steamer or microwave for 2-3 minutes. Combine all ingredients together except the bread crumbs. Remove Jalapenos from steamer or microwave and allow to cool. Place the stuffing mix into a sandwich bag and pipe about 3 teaspoons into each jalapeno half. Dust the top with the bread crumbs. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until the tops are golden.

Calories 40 Protein 1g Fat 1g

Stuffed Mushrooms – makes 10

10 mushroom caps

¼ c cream cheese

2 tbsp Greek yogurt

1 tsp minced thyme

1 tsp minced rosemary

2 tbsp Greek yogurt       

Place mushroom caps in steamer or microwave for 2-3 minutes. Combine all ingredients together. Remove mushrooms from steamer or microwave and allow to cool. Place the stuffing mix into a sandwich bag and pipe about 2 teaspoons into each mushroom cap. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until the tops are golden.

Calories 25 Carbohydrates 1g Protein 1g Fat 1 g

Olive Tapenade – makes 15

½ c green olives

¼ c Kalamata olives

¼ c roasted tomatoes

¼ c artichoke hearts

1 oz. Feta cheese

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp grapeseed oil

Salt & Pepper to taste

15 baguette slices

Fine chop all ingredients aside from the baguette, and combine together. Toast baguette slices in oven at 325 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until lightly toasted. Place 1 tablespoon of mixture on each baguette slice and serve.

Calories 55 Carbohydrates 7g Protein 2g Fat 2g