Who could resist these tasty mini-sandwiches with roasted red peppers and cream cheese, and the bold flavor of Mrs. Dash® Zesty Garlic Herb 10-Minute Marinade. With just a few ingredients, they're easy to make and easy to take.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup (60mL) Mrs. Dash® Zesty Garlic Herb 10-Minute Marinade
• 3 Tbsp. (45mL) Mrs. Dash® Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend
• 8 oz (226g) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 30 pieces small party size pumpernickel bread
• 5 roasted red pepper strips (jarred in water), cut in half
• 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced

Directions:

1. Combine Mrs. Dash® Zesty Garlic Herb 10-Minute Marinade, Mrs. Dash® Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend and cream cheese in a small bowl. Mix well. Refrigerate mixture at least 15 minutes before using.
2. Spread 1/2 tsp (2.5mL) cream cheese mixture on each slice of bread.
3. Layer in order: bread (cream cheese face up), roasted red pepper, bread, 2 cucumber slices, and bread (cream cheese side down), to form a layered sandwich. Secure sandwich with a frilled toothpick.

Recipe Summary:

Serves: 10

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 0 min

Nutritional Information:

Calories:145 % of Calories from Fat:31 % Total Fat:5 g     Saturated Fat:3 g     Unsaturated Fat:2 g     Trans Fat:0 g Cholesterol:13 mg Sodium:304 mg  Potassium:76 mg  Carbohydrates:19 g Fiber:2 g Protein:6 g

quick cook time
moderate sodium
low potassium