Strawberries and cream
Dietitian's tip: Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C and potassium. Here they're paired with Amaretto liqueur and sour cream for a low-fat dessert.
SERVES 6
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups fat-free sour cream
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (reserve 6 whole for garnish)
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, brown sugar and liqueur.
In a large bowl, add the halved strawberries and sour cream mixture. Stir gently to mix. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 1 hour.
Scoop the strawberries into 6 colorful bowls or chilled sherbet glasses. Garnish with whole strawberries and serve immediately.
Nutritional Analysis(per serving)Calories 153 Cholesterol 5 mg
Protein 3 g Sodium 85 mg
Carbohydrate 31 g Fiber 2 g
Total fat trace Potassium 188 mg
Saturated fat trace Calcium 105 mg
Monounsaturated fat trace
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