Herb Cheese Spread
Ingredients
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon minced (or dried) fresh basil or thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Nutritional Information
1 tablespoon:
Calories 11
Saturated Fat 0g
Total Fat 0g
Protein 1g
Carbohydrate 2g
Fiber 0g
Sodium 11mg
Cholesterol 0mg
Introduction:
Many grandmothers made their own cream cheese from milk and rennet. Today, you can get that rich old-fashioned taste, with less fat, by making yogurt cheese. Then, just stir in fresh herbs and spread on crackers.
Makes 2/3 cup.
Preparation time: 10 minutes.
Chilling time: 6 hours.
Step 1:
Line a sieve with 100 percent cotton cheesecloth, coffee filter, or a white paper towel and place over a bowl. Spoon in the yogurt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until it is cream-cheese consistency. Discard the liquid in bowl.
Step 2:
Transfer the yogurt to a small bowl. Stir in the basil, garlic powder, lemon rind, and pepper until well mixed. Serve the spread with an assortment of crackers or party rye or pumpernickel bread.