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Tomato Basil Cheese Spread
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Brief Description
Low-fat ricotta cheese lightens this festive cheese spread with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and basil.
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Main Ingredient
ricotta cheese
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Category: Cold Dips
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Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 45 min(s)
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Cook Time: 0 min(s)
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Recipe Type: Public
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Notes:
For a taste twist, try smoke-flavored sun-dried tomatoes. Per serving: Calories 193 (41% fat), Fat 9 g (4 g sat.), Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 602 mg, Fiber 2 g, Carbohydrates 17 g, Protein 11 g.
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Posted By: swilliamson
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Posted On: Mar 10, 2016
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Ingredients:
- 1 cups - low-fat ricotta cheese
- 3 ounces - fresh goat cheese
- 1/3 cups - sun-dried tomatoes dry packed
- 2 cloves - garlic minced
- 2 - to 3 Roma tomatoes seeded and diced
- 1/4 cups - chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoons - extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoons - salt
- 1/4 teaspoons - freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoons - pine nuts toasted
- - basil leaves for garnish optional
- 30 - reduced-fat, whole-wheat crackers for serving with
Directions:
Place ricotta and goat cheese in bowl; beat with a mixer until smooth. Spread cheese mixture evenly in a small shallow dish; cover and refrigerate.
Using kitchen shears, cut dried tomato into small pieces. Cover with boiling water and allow to stand 20 to 30 minutes or until softened. Drain well on paper towels.
Combine sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Roma tomatoes, basil, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss gently to blend, then spoon evenly over cheese.
Sprinkle with pine nuts. Garnish with fresh basil. Serve with crackers.
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