Ingredients (makes one serving)
1 oz. queso manchego
8 whole grain table crackers
Directions
Cut cheese into 8 pieces and place each piece on a cracker. A glass of Spanish red wine goes great with this.
Nutritional Facts
Calories - 269
Total Fat - 15g
Saturated Fat - 6g
Trans Fat - 0g
Cholesterol - 29mg
Sodium - 308mg
Total Carbohydrate - 23g
Dietary Fiber- 3g
Sugars - 1g
Protein - 11g
Key Note
This easy vegetarian recipe offers a good amount of Protein and Dietary Fiber. What does this mean? you will be full longer, have more energy, and your body will be satisfied until dinner, taking away those dangerous before-dinner-cravings. Cheese is a food that is high in fat, but studies have shown that some cheeses, like the one in this recipe, are a great source of protein, and are very heart-healthy, when eaten in moderation.
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