Oregano Queso Fresco (Mexican-style Fresh Oregano Cheese) Recipe

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Oregano Queso Fresco (Mexican-style Fresh Oregano Cheese)
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Directions:

  1. In a large, heavy pot, heat milk over medium-high heat just to the point of boiling, stirring often to prevent scorching. As soon as it looks as though it's about to boil (small bubbles are beginning to break the surface), remove from heat and drizzle in lemon juice, whisking briskly. Reduce heat to low, return pot to burner, and whisk for another 2 minutes (do not let boil). Cover and let sit 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, line a large colander with cheesecloth and set in sink. Pour in curds and whey. Tie two opposite corners of cheesecloth into a knot over curds and repeat with other two corners. Hang cheesecloth sack from sink faucet for 1 to 2 hours, or until curds have stopped draining.
  3. Pour curds into a bowl and add salt and oregano. Rub between your fingers to mix and to break curds into small grains. Cheese will keep, covered and chilled, up to 1 week.
  4. Note: Nutritional analysis is per tablespoon.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 708.46 Kcal (2966 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.18g 0%
Cholesterol 39.2mg 13%
Sodium 3151.09mg 131%
Potassium 3255.86mg 69%
Total Carbs 110.7g 37%
Sugars 102.29g 409%
Dietary Fiber 1.94g 8%
Protein 59.2g 118%
Vitamin C 53.6mg 89%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 2472.5mg 247%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 33.62 Kcal (141 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.01g 0%
Cholesterol 1.86mg 13%
Sodium 149.51mg 131%
Potassium 154.49mg 69%
Total Carbs 5.25g 37%
Sugars 4.85g 409%
Dietary Fiber 0.09g 8%
Protein 2.81g 118%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 89%
Iron 0.1mg 9%
Calcium 117.3mg 247%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.8
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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