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Cherries with Almonds, Mint & Ricotta

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 4

Picked and packed at its peak ripeness, canned cherries deliver nutrition, freshness and the flavors of summer to this wholesome treat anytime of year!

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 15-ounce cans pitted sweet cherries, drained
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup whole almonds, toasted
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves

PREPARATION

In medium bowl combine cherries, honey, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper to mix well.

To serve, spoon ricotta into four serving bowls; top with cherry mixture. Garnish with almonds and mint.

NUTRITION PER SERVING

Calories 491; Total Fat 23g (Sat 10g, Trans 0g); Cholesterol 55mg; Sodium 168mg; Total Carbohydrates 58g; Dietary Fiber 6g; Sugars 47g; Protein 17g; Vitamin A 548IU; Vitamin C 2mg; Calcium 276mg; Iron 2mg; Vitamin D ** IU; Folate ** mcg

% Daily Value: Vitamin A 11%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 28%; Iron 9%

** total folate and vit D not available