Company cheese spread

 
                           Company Cheese Spread
 
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 Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Appetizers                       Cheese/Eggs
                 Dips
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    4      ounces        Low-fat sharp cheddar cheese
    4      ounces        Non-fat ricotta cheese
      1/2  cup           Walnuts
      1/2  cup           California Dried Figs
      1/4  cup           Parsley sprigs
      1/4  cup           Chunked red bell pepper -- OR-
    2      tablespoons   -Canned pimento
    1                    Garlic clove
    2      tablespoons   Low or non-fat milk
 
 If using a food processor, cut low-fat cheddar cheese into cubes. 
 Process
  until finely chopped.  Add ricotta cheese, process about 10 seconds. 
 Add
  remaining ingredients, except milk, and process until all ingredients
 are
  finely chopped.  Add milk as needed to reach desired consistency. 
 Serve
  with crackers or crisp vegetable sticks.
 
  Each serving contains about: Calories 79.3, Fat 5.61G, Sodium 58.0MG,
  Cholesterol 10.4MG, Protein 3.58G, Carbohydrates 4.71G, Fiber 1.10G
  Source: Fabulous Figs The Fitness Fruit Reprinted with the permission
 of
  The California Fig Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen
  Mintzias
 
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