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Antipasto Plate Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 3 tbsps part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsps balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 medium eggplant (about 1 lb), cubed
  • 1/4 tsp anchovy paste
  • 2 tbsps 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
  • 2 tbsps sliced fresh parsley
  • 4 plum tomatoes, quartered & seeded
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 16 water crackers
  • 2 tbsps sliced fresh basil
  • 2 tbsps balsamic vinegar
  •  Dip:
  • 2 tbsps sliced fresh basil
  •  Remaining ingredients:
  •  Spread:
  • 2 tbsps golden raisins
  • 2 oz very thin slices prosciutto
  • 1/2 medium onion, peeled & cut into 4 wedges
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp honey
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 (5 1/2-oz) bottle roasted red peppers, rinsed & drained

Directions
  • Step #1 To prepare dip, mix raisins & 2 tbsps vinegar in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Step #2 Microwave at high 45 seconds.
  • Step #3 Let stand 10 mins; drain.
  • Step #4 Place raisins, ricotta, & next 6 ingredients (through bell peppers) in a food processor/blender; pulse until well mixd.
  • Step #5 Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Step #6 To prepare spread, mix tomatoes, eggplant, garlic, & onion on a foil wrap-lined jelly-roll pan; toss carefully to mix.
  • Step #7 Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with 1/8 tsp salt.
  • Step #8 Toss to coat.
  • Step #9 Arrange vegetables in a single layer on pan.
  • Step #10 Bake at 450° for 20 mins or until vegetables are lightly blistered & eggplant is tender, stirring after 10 mins.
  • Step #11 Cool slightly.
  • Step #12 Place vegetable mixture, 2 tbsps basil, 2 tbsps vinegar, & anchovy paste in a food processor/blender; pulse until mixd.
  • Step #13 Serve dip & spread with crackers & prosciutto slices.
  • Enjoy the Antipasto Plate recipe

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