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Herbed Yogurt Cheese

November/December 1992

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Serve this delicious cheese spread on crostini. Remember to start draining the yogurt the day before blending the cheese.



READER'S COMMENT:
"My husband & I really enjoyed this;It is a very light cheese,it reminds me of Ricotta Cheese, I spread it on some sandwiches & I'm going to make homemade Ravioli & try it in the filling:) "
Herbed Yogurt Cheese Recipe

Makes: 2 cups

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups yogurt cheese, (see Tip)
  • 2 scallions, trimmed and minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus additional leaves for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Blend together yogurt cheese, scallions, parsley, basil, garlic, salt and pepper with a wooden spoon in a medium bowl. Garnish with parsley leaves and serve.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • Tip: To make 2 cups of yogurt cheese, line a colander with a large cotton towel or double thickness of cheesecloth, and place the colander in the sink. Pour in 6 cups low-fat yogurt. After 15 minutes, transfer the colander to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours or overnight. Gathering the edges of the towel together, gently squeeze out any remaining liquid. Transfer the yogurt cheese to a separate container. Refrigerate until ready to use. Keeps 1 week.

Nutrition

Per serving: 20 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 1 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 0 g fiber; 62 mg sodium; 6 mg potassium.

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