Cherries with Ricotta & Toasted Almonds

Warm cherries topped with luscious ricotta cheese and toasted almonds makes for a rich-tasting, yet calorie-conscious and quick dessert.

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 3 cup frozen pitted cherries
• 6 tablespoons skim (or part-skim) ricotta
• 3 tablespoon toasted slivered almonds

Toasted Almonds

Place almonds in a heavy, ungreased skillet and stir over medium heat until golden brown.

Preparation

1. Heat cherries in the microwave on High until warm, 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Top the cherries with ricotta and almonds…sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy!

Nutrition

Per serving: 150 calories; 6 g fat ( 2 g sat , 3 g mono ); 10 mg cholesterol; 20 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein; 3 g fiber; 39 mg sodium; 329 mg potassium.