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Grilled peaches

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A fabulous appetizer with a bit of creamy goat cheese or feta

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 (2 half peach) ser.

5 A Day servings: 1.

Ingredients:

4 fresh ripe, medium peaches
1 tablespoon dry Thai spice mixture OR
1 tablespoon mixture of red chili flakes, dry leaf thyme, garlic pwder, lemon pepper, and ground coriander
Non-stick spray
1 ounce crumbled Chevre goat cheese or Feta
Crackers or dried small toast rounds
Fresh herb sprigs for garnish


1. Peel peaches, cut in half and remove pits. Dust well with spice mixture. Cover and hold for 30 minutes. Before cooking, spray peaches lightly with non-stick spray.

2. Grill or broil until lightly browned on each side, turning often. Cook only until slightly softened. Remove and cool briefly.

3. Cut peaches into large wedges and place on a bed of lettuce. Sprinkle with crumbled cheese and serve with crisp crackers or toast rounds.

Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 157
Carbohydrates: 29g
Total Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Saturated Fat: 1.6g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
% of Calories from Fat: 23%
Sodium: 132mg
Protein: 4g  

From http://www.5aday.org

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