Stuffed Celery Bites

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly coat a skillet with cooking spray.
2. 2
   Add pine nuts and garlic.
3. 3
   Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until nuts are golden brown; set aside.
4. 4
   Remove tops and wide base from celery.
5. 5
   Using a vegetable peeler, remove two thin strips from the rounded side of the celery, creating a flat surface.
6. 6
   In a small bowl combine the cream cheese and the shredded cheese.
7. 7
   Spread or spoon cheese mixture into celery.
8. 8
   Cut each filled stalk into 2 inch pieces.
9. 9
   Sprinkle half the pieces with the pine nut mixture and half with the sunflower seeds.