Mexican Chocolate Medallions

Apricots are a great source of vitamins A and C. Plus, the pumpkin seeds are rich in potassium and protein, which makes these medallions heart-healthy.

Yields: Yield: 30 pieces (serving size: 2 pieces)

Prep Time time: 22 minutes

Total Time time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 orange

  • 1/2 fleur de sel

  • 1 2-oz. bar chile-spiced dark chocolate, chopped

  • 30 dried apricots

  • 2 raw hulled pumpkin seeds

Nutrition

calories 45

fat 2g

saturated fat 1g

monounsaturated fat 0.0g

polyunsaturated fat 0.0g

protein 1g

carbohydrate 6g

fiber 1g

cholesterol 0.0mg

iron 1mg

sodium 77mg

calcium 6mg

Directions

  1. Place about two-thirds of chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water. Heat, stirring, until just melted. Remove bowl; stir in remaining chocolate until melted.