Salsa Cream Cheese

From EatingWell: March/April 1996

Salsa and cumin spice up plain-old cream cheese for a more interesting bagel spread. Try using it on a whole-wheat tortilla with turkey, lettuce and tomato for lunch.

Salsa Cream Cheese Recipe

Makes: About 1 cup

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

1 cup chunky tomato salsa
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 teaspoon ground cumin

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Preparation

Put salsa in a strainer and press out most of the liquid. Chop the salsa. Blend with cream cheese and cumin.

Nutrition

Per 2-tablespoon serving: 75 calories; 5 g fat ( 3 g sat , 1 g mono ); 16 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 1 g fiber; 276 mg sodium; 142 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 1 fat

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Recipe Categories

Style/Theme: Vegetarian; Everyday favorites; Kid-friendly; Picnic; Quick (total 30 min. or less)

Type of Dish: Sauce/Condiment, savory

Ethnic/Regional: American; Mexican; Southwest

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Total Time: 15 minutes or less

Servings: 8 or more

Health & Diet Considerations: Low calorie; Low carbohydrate; Low cholesterol; Gluten free

Meal/Course: Breakfast; Brunch; Snack

Season: Spring; Summer; Fall; Winter

Publication: March/April 1996

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