Veggie Cheese Finger Sandwiches Recipe
Ingredients
2 cups nonfat or reduced-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 -2 teaspoons prepared horseradish or spicy mustard
16 slices firm whole wheat, rye, or pumpernickel bread
Directions
1. Place the softened cream cheese in a medium-sized bowl. Combine the vegetables, parsley, and horseradish or mustard in a small bowl. Stir the vegetable mixture into the softened cream cheese. Cover and chill for several hours to allow the flavors to blend.
2. Place 1/4 cup of filling on each of 8 slices of bread. Top each slice with one of the remaining slices, making 8 sandwiches. Trim the crusts from the bread, and cut each sandwich into 4 fingers.
2. Place 1/4 cup of filling on each of 8 slices of bread. Top each slice with one of the remaining slices, making 8 sandwiches. Trim the crusts from the bread, and cut each sandwich into 4 fingers.