Basil & Walnut Cheese Spread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
1 tsp minced garlic (or garlic from the jar)
2 tsp finely snipped fresh basil
1/2 tsp grated lemon , rind of

Directions:

Set out cream cheese until softened.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place walnuts in a shallow baking dish.
Bake for 5-8 minutes or until nuts are browned.
(Stir them once or twice during baking) Combine the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl.
Add and stir in the walnuts.
Cover and chill for a couple of hours to blend flavors.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	48.88 Kcal (205 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.66g	7%
Cholesterol	3.12mg	1%
Sodium	9.29mg	0%
Potassium	39.07mg	1%
Total Carbs	0.86g	0%
Sugars	0.16g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.46g	2%
Protein	1.7g	3%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	7.8mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	491.83 Kcal (2059 kJ)
Calories from fat	421.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.86g	7%
Cholesterol	31.38mg	1%
Sodium	93.49mg	0%
Potassium	393.09mg	1%
Total Carbs	8.67g	0%
Sugars	1.58g	1%
Dietary Fiber	4.6g	2%
Protein	17.1g	3%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	1%
Iron	2.1mg	1%
Calcium	78.3mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

1.3

Points
1

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
good source of fiber

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