French Herbed Cheese Spread

Serves 6 (2 Tbs. per serving)

If you love the expensive, imported herbed cheese spreads, this one’s for you. It’s a hit every time.

3/4cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 Tbs. dried parsley

2 Tbs. dried chives

2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 tsp. dried basil

1/4 tsp. dried marjoram

1/8 tsp. garlic powder

Pepper to taste

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing well.

Chill several hours or overnight to blend flavors.

Spread on wholegrain crackers or bread.

Per serving: 46 calories, 4 g protein, 3 g fat, 2 g carbohydrate, 49 mg sodium, 10 mg cholesterol.

—Lean and Luscious and Meatless by Bobbie Hinman & Millie Snyder

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