Healthy Layered Italian Pesto Spread

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Healthy Layered Italian Pesto Spread

 

1 cup nonfat or low-fat cottage cheese

2 tablespoons pesto

Paprika (optional) I use smoked or sweet paprika

Fresh basil leaves (optional)I use them

 

Instructions:

 

Place cottage cheese in a colander; rinse under cold

running water. Drain.

 

Place drained cottage cheese in a blender or the work

bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade.

Cover and process until smooth (there should be about

3/4 cup). Line a 1-cup custard cup or mold with

plastic wrap. Spread 1/4 cup of the blended cottage

cheese in bottom of cup. Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto

over cheese. Repeat cheese and pesto layers, ending

with cheese. Cover and chill for several hours or

overnight before serving.

 

Before serving, uncover and invert custard cup or mold

onto a serving plate. Remove cup and carefully peel

plastic wrap from mold. Sprinkle with paprika and

garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve with

light crackers or thin slices of French bread.

 

Serves: 6

 

Nutrition Facts:

Serving: 1

Calories 38 g

Fat 2 g,

Cholesterol 2 mg,

Sodium 36 mg

 

 

 

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