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Basil Cheese Spread

Source: dLife

A creamy cheese spread greatly enhanced by fresh basil, garlic, and roasted red peppers.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 12 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	18.7

Total Carbs	1.4 g

Dietary Fiber	0.0 g

Sugars	1.3 g

Total Fat	0.5 g

Saturated Fat	0.3 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.0 g

Potassium	2.0 mg

Protein	2.1 g

Sodium	56.9 mg

Dietary Exchanges 0.5 Fat, 0.0 Vegetables, 0.1 Milk, 0.2 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

0.75
0 3/4 each plain yogurt 0.6667
0.6667 cup cottage cheese 1.0
1 each medium garlic cloves 2.0
2 tbsp fresh basil 1.0
1 pinch salt and pepper 2.0
2 oz roasted red peppers with brine

Directions

Place yogurt in strainer lined with one coffee filter. Allow to drain for about 1 hour. Yield should be about 1/2 cup.
Combine yogurt, cottage cheese, garlic, and basil in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in roasted peppers, if desired.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Serve.