Easy, quick, and always a winner! No cooking required and pretty for an appetizer at any get-together. I try to skip “naked carbs” with my blood sugar so this adds some healthy fats and even a little protein in the parm to enjoy. Hope you love this one.
INGREDIENTS
1 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried sage
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
pinch red pepper flakes (optional, spicy)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c olive oil
1 tsp maple syrup or honey (sugar-free maple works too)
1/2 lemon, zested
2 T dried cranberries, chopped (used Ocean Spray 50% less sugar)
1/4 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese
desired warm baguette for dipping
STEPS
1)Combine dry herbs, spices, minced garlic, maple/honey, lemon zest, cranberries, and parm. in a shallow dish or wide bowl
2)Pour olive oil over mixture. Stir to combine and allow to sit 15-30 minutes for the flavors to marry and blend. Top with fresh rosemary sprigs for a pretty party plate, if desired. Makes 8 - 1 Tablespoon servings.
per 1 T and 32g slice of French bread
228cal/15fat/18carb/1sugar/1fiber/4protein
🍑Nourishment Breakdown
PROTEIN small amount in parm
FAT olive oil, parm
FIBER small amount in cranberries
CARB/STARCH bread, cranberries, honey/maple
xx, Meredith 🍑🧡
