A yummy spread, easy to make and bursting with flavor. Great on
crackers, bagels or with vegetables.
Preparation facts
Servings: 10
Yield: 1 and 1/3 cups (320mL)
Ingredients
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup (10g) basil leaves, or 1 tsp (0.5g) dried basil
1/3 cup (30g) green onions, chopped
1 cup (225g) cottage cheese, lowfat
1/2 cup (75g) feta cheese*, crumbled (2 ounces)
Directions
In food processor, add garlic, basil and green onion; process until
finely chopped. Add cheeses; pulse until blended but still chunky.
Chill before serving.
* Allergy notes: The egg protein lysozyme is an unlabeled additive in
some cheeses. People allergic to eggs should eliminate any cheese in this recipe.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 42
Calories from Fat 19 (44%)
% Daily Value*
3%Total Fat 2g
7%Saturated
Fat 1.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
3%Cholesterol 8mg
7%Sodium 176mg
1%Potassium 42mg
1%Total
Carbohydrate 2g
1%Dietary
Fiber 0.1g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
9%Protein 4g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie
diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using
nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual
nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by
cooking methods.
The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes
only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult
your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any
supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
Information expires June 2009.
