Appetizers : Hot appetizers Last Updated: Nov 28th, 2009 - 08:29:53 Hot Artichoke Appetizers By Sandra Woodruff  Printer friendly page Yield: 24 appetizers 24 marinated artichoke heart quarters (about 12 ounces) 4 ounces thinly sliced lean reduced-sodium cooked ham 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Drain the artichokes, reserving the marinade. Cut the ham into 3/4-inch wide strips. Wrap a strip of ham around each artichoke quarter, and secure with a wooden toothpick. 3. Place the artichoke pieces in a shallow baking dish and pour 3 tablespoons of the reserved marinade into the dish. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until heated through. Transfer to a serving tray and serve hot. Nutritional Facts (per 3 appetizers) Calories: 51    Carbohydrates: 4 g    Fiber: 1.5 g   Fat: 4.2 g   Sat. fat: 0.6 g  Cholesterol: 6 mg Protein: 2.4 g   Sodium: 240 mg   Calcium: 3 mg GI rating: low Diabetic exchanges: 1/4 carbohydrate, 1/2 lean meat © Copyright 2005 by eatsmarttoday.com Top of Page