Post by Loupy on Jul 11, 2010 13:48:53 GMT -7
Spinach Pesto Appetizer
Prep Time: 1 h
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 h 20 mins
Makes 8 Servings
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups cottage cheese, nonfat
10 ounces spinach, frozen chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, reduced-fat
1/4 cup cheese, Romano
1 large egg white
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoon basil, dried
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper, black ground
Preperation:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Place pressed cottage cheese, spinach, cream cheese, Romano cheese, egg, egg whites, garlic, basil, salt and pepper in a food processor.
Process until smooth.
Spoon the spinach mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake until firm, about 1 hour.
Cool on a wire rack.
3. Place the pan on a serving plate, run a knife around the outer edge and remove pan sides.
Garnish with tomatoes or basil leaves, if using.
To make ahead:
Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 148
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Total Fat: 6 g
Carbs: 8 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 16 g
Cholesterol: 48 mg
Sodium: 520 mg
Prep Time: 1 h
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 h 20 mins
Makes 8 Servings
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups cottage cheese, nonfat
10 ounces spinach, frozen chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, reduced-fat
1/4 cup cheese, Romano
1 large egg white
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoon basil, dried
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper, black ground
Preperation:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Place pressed cottage cheese, spinach, cream cheese, Romano cheese, egg, egg whites, garlic, basil, salt and pepper in a food processor.
Process until smooth.
Spoon the spinach mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake until firm, about 1 hour.
Cool on a wire rack.
3. Place the pan on a serving plate, run a knife around the outer edge and remove pan sides.
Garnish with tomatoes or basil leaves, if using.
To make ahead:
Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 148
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Total Fat: 6 g
Carbs: 8 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 16 g
Cholesterol: 48 mg
Sodium: 520 mg
