Sunday, July 22, 2007

Low-Carb Spread

Refreshing, delicious, and healthy. I make this often. My husband really loves this served as a spread with whole wheat crackers. It is also good as a pita bread filling.Note: Go easy on the cayenne red pepper, as the heat increases as the flavors blend. From Betty Crocker.
by BecR

6-8 servings

1 medium cucumber
6 radishes 4
green onions 2
cups cream-style cottage cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dash red cayenne pepper
lettuce cups (optional)


Cut cucumber lengthwise into fourths, then into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Cut radishes into halves and onions into 1 1/2-inch pieces.

Place vegetables in blender container; add enough water to cover. Cover and blend on high speed until finely chopped; drain completely. (Can use your food processor, or vegetables can be finely chopped by hand).

Mix cottage cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper and red pepper; stir in vegetables.

I like to cover and refrigerate for several hours to let the flavors blend.

Spoon into lettuce cups and, if desired, garnish with sliced ripe olives.

6 to 8 servings.

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