Company Cheese Spread

by Kathleen Morrison

Servings: 2 cups

INGREDIENTS

4 oz. low-fat sharp cheddar cheese
4 oz. non-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup California dried figs
1/4 cup parsley sprigs
1/4 cup chunked red bell pepper or 2 tbsp. canned pimento
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp. low or non-fat milk

INSTRUCTIONS

If using a food processor, cut low-fat cheddar cheese into cubes. Process until finely chopped. Add ricotta cheese, process approximately 10 seconds. Add remaining ingredients except milk and process until all ingredients are finely chopped. Add milk as needed to reach desired consistency. Serve with crackers or crisp vegetable sticks.

CHEF COMMENTS

Each serving contains about 79.3 calories, 5.61 grams fat, 58 mg. sodium, 10.4 mg. cholesterol, 3.58 grams protein, 4.71 grams carbohydrates, 1.10 grams fiber.

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