Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/3 cups 1% low-fat cottage cheese
1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) crumbled blue, feta or goat cheese
1 large clove garlic
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 green onions with tops, sliced (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or oregano OR 1 teaspoon dried basil or oregano leaves
2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds *
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Garlic Toasts ** |
Preparation:
* To toast almonds, place almonds in shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F about 10 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally
** Other recipe--Garlic Toasts
Combine cottage cheese, blue cheese, garlic and lemon juice in food processor; process until smooth. Add green onions, basil and almonds; pulse until well blended but still chunky.
Spoon cheese spread into small serving bowl; cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
When ready to serve, prepare Garlic Toasts. Spread 1 tablespoon cheese spread onto each toast slice. Garnish, if desired.
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