Skinny Strawberry Sandwich

Recipe courtesy of California Strawberry Commission.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (8-ounce) package Neufchatel cheese or low-fat cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 English muffins, split and toasted
2 cups sliced stemmed strawberries (about 10 ounces)

Cooking Directions:

1. In food processor, process cheese, honey and zest until well mixed, or mix in bowl with wooden spoon.
2. Spread 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on cut side of 1 muffin half; top with 1/4 cup strawberries.
3. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 8 open-face sandwiches.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe;2 open-faced sandwiches): Calories: 319; Calories From Fat: 41; Total Fat: 15g; Cholesterol: 43mg; Total Carbs: 37g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 10g; Sodium: 492mg.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of California Strawberry Commission. Used with permission.