Warmed Gouda with Apples

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1 medium size Granny Smith apple
1 ounce smoked Gouda cheese (about 1" piece) 
10 dry roast, salted pistachio nuts 

Cut apple into quarters (lengthwise). 
Remove core and seeds. 
Place apple onto microwave-safe plate. 
Cut one ounce (1") of cheese into 4 pieces (lengthwise). 
Top each apple slice with piece of cheese. 
Put plate into microwave & heat for approximately 20-30 seconds or until cheese is soft & melted. 
While apples are in the microwave, shell & chop pistachios into small pieces. 
Remove apples from microwave & sprinkle nuts on top. 

Nutritional Information 
226.5 calories
8.3 grams protein 
23.7 grams carbohydrates 
11.1 grams total fat 
.43 grams saturated fat 
4 grams fiber 
25 mg cholesterol 
300 mg sodium