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1. Marinated Yogurt Cheese

Makes 4 small cheeses

Ingredients

yogurt cheese from 32 oz. low-fat yogurt

3 Tbsp. olive oil, preferably extra-virgin

3 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley

1 Tbsp. minced fresh dill

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

1/2 tsp. dried rosemary

1/2 tsp. dried basil

Instructions

Divide yogurt cheese into 4 rounds, shaping patties with your hands.

Place in a wide, shallow bowl. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over cheese. Let stand at room temperature for 1/2 hour; cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator 1/2 hour before serving. Serve with crusty French bread or crackers.

Nutritional Information:

42 calories

2 g fat mono

4 mg cholesterol

3 g carbohydrate

3 g protein

27 mg sodium