Basil Cheese Spread

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Prep: 1 hr., 30 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Ready in: 1 hr., 40 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

2/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
3/4 cup 1-percent cottage cheese
1 small clove garlic, pressed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup diced roasted red peppers (optional)

Cooking Instructions

Place the yogurt in a strainer lined with a coffee filter. Set aside and drain for about 1 hour. This should give you about 1/2 cup drained yogurt.

Combine the yogurt, cottage cheese, garlic and basil in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the roasted peppers, if using.

Cover and refrigerate, allowing to sit for at least 30 minutes so flavors will blend.

Recipe Notes

Roasted garlic can be used in place of fresh garlic for a more mellow flavor. Serving Size: 1 oz. Per Serving-- Calories: 21 Carbohydrates: 1.9g Protein: 2.6g Total Fat: .3g Cholesterol: 1mg Fiber: 0g Sodium: 77mg