Herb Yogurt Cheese
Ingredients
2 cup low fat yogurt
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
Preparation
Stir all ingredients together gently in a small bowl until blended.
Line a sieve with a double layer of cheesecloth or paper towels.
Place sieve over a bowl, allowing at least 2 inches between bottom of
sieve and bottom of bowl. Spoon yogurt mixture into sieve and place
bowl with sieve in refrigerator. Let yogurt mixture drain in
refrigerator about 4 hours for soft cheese or 8 hours for firmer
cheese. Yogurt can be stored covered up to 2 weeks. Serve instead of
sour cream on baked potatoes or as a spread on crackers. Makes about
1 cup of cheese. 42 calories per 2 tablespoons. From: Syd's Cookbook.
Servings: 1
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