easy tuna spread

Name: Easy Tuna Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) fat-free ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped, fresh basil leaves or 2 tsp. dried.; 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 1 tablespoon(s) reduced fat sour cream; 1 can(s) (9 ounce) or 2 cans (5 oz each) albacore tuna in water, drained

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Patty Ward

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Updated on Aug 1, 2011

Catch the "big Kahuna" of simple and tasty tuna treats. If you are looking for an easy tuna sandwich fller, this a great alternative to the traditional and often high-fat version! Hubby and I enjoy this method. Enjoy!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 2 Hr

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yield Makes 2 Cups / DIFFICULTY: EASY

Ingredients

1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped, fresh basil leaves or 2 tsp. dried.
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon reduced fat sour cream
1 can (9 ounce) or 2 cans (5 oz each) albacore tuna in water, drained

How To Make easy tuna spread

Step 1

Line a 2-cup metal bowl or mold with plastic wrap.

Step 2

Place all ingredients in blender or food processor; cover and blend on high speed until smooth. Spread mixture in bowl.
Step 3

Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Carefully unmold onto serving plate.
Step 4

Serve with Jicama sticks, cucumber slices and low-sodium crackers that make great companions to this tasty spread. When alone, I just make a sandwich using pumpernickle bread. Yummy!
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