Low Fat Red Bell Pepper and Basil Salad Dressing No-Oil Recipe

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Low Fat Red Bell Pepper And Basil Salad Dressing No-Oil Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 carton – (16 oz) nonfat, cottage cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup basil, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chives, snipped
  • Method

  • Roast pepper on rack over flame of gas burner, hold with tongs over flame or broil on rack in oven, turning until all sides are charred.
  • Place pepper in brown paper bag or bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap and let steam 15 minutes.
  • Peel, remove stem and seeds, then chop.
  • Process cottage cheese in blender until smooth.
  • Add bell pepper and garlic and process until smooth.
  • Add lemon juice, salt, pepper and process until just blended.
  • Stir in basil and chives.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Makes 2 1/4 cups, each 1 tablespoon serving has 10 calories; 84 mg sodium; 1 mg cholesterol; 0 fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 2 grams protein; 0
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