Green Tea Dip & Spread - 1g Carb, 0g Fiber
From The American Institute for Cancer Research AICR
Yield: 18 Tbsp
3 green tea bags
1 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
or ricotta cheese (at room temperature)
2 Tbsp finely-minced fresh chives or basil leaves
Place tea bags in a heat-proof glass or ceramic container that
holds more than 1 cup. Bring 1 cup of water to just below the
boiling point, remove from heat immediately and pour over tea
bags. (Water that has come to a boil should first be cooled about
1 minute before using.) Allow the tea to steep 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove tea bags, squeeze out liquid and discard. Cool tea to
room temperature. If not using immediately, refrigerate (covered)
until ready to use. (Allow refrigerated tea to come to room
temperature before using.)
Place cheese and minced herb in a blender and mix on medium-high
speed to incorporate herbs into the cheese and produce a smooth
mixture.
Gradually add small amounts of the tea concentrate until the mixture
is as spreadable as desired. (Remaining concentrate can be diluted
and reheated to make iced or hot tea for drinking or refrigerate
until ready to use again.)
Transfer the mixture to a covered container and refrigerate for at
least an hour to allow flavors to meld. Bring mixture back to room
temperature before using, either as a spread for toast at breakfast;
a spread for crackers, sandwiches, or wraps; or as a dip for
vegetable crudites or toasted tortilla chips.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
31 Calories, 2g Total Fat (1g Saturated Fat), 1g Carbohydrate,
1g Protein, 0g Dietary Fiber, 39mg Sodium
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Reduced-Fat Milk