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SpreadTopping - Sandwich Spreads

Source of Recipe

from diabetic gourmet com


Recipe Introduction

When choosing sandwich fillings as an alternate to meat, remember that most cheeses contain more fat per ounce than most meats, so it is a good idea to use a reduced fat cheese. Spread on slices of a whole grain bread.Sandwich fillings made with soft cheese can also include vegetables or fruits, or both, creating extra flavor, texture and nutrition.

List of Ingredients


Carrot Spread:
1 8oz. pkg. room temperature low fat cream cheese
1 - 2 tbsp. low fat or regular sour cream*
1 c. coarsely grated or finely chopped carrot
1/4 c. well drained low sugar crushed pineapple
2 tbsp. chopped blanched almonds or other nut
Makes 1 1/2 cups.

Cranberry Spread:
1 8oz. pkg. room temperature low fat cream cheese
1 - 2 tbsp. low fat milk*
1/2 c. chopped dried cranberries
1/4 c. chopped blanched almonds or other nut
1/2 tsp. orange zest, fresh preferred
Makes 1 1/2 cups.


Recipe

Place the cheese in a medium bowl.
Mash with a fork until the texture is light enough to combine easily with the other ingredients.
*Use sour cream for the carrot spread or milk for the cranberry version.
Gradually add just enough liquid to the cheese until it becomes soft and easy to spread.
Mix in the remaining ingredients for whichever spread you are making.
Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days ahead, or let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend and mellow.
Spread on slices of a whole grain bread.

Nutritional info per 1 tbsp. serving:
carrot spread:
31 calories, 2g. total fat, 1g. saturated fat, 30mg. sod, 2. carb, 1 g. prot, less than 1g. diet fibr
cranberry spread:
36 calories, 2g. total fat, 1g. saturated fat, 29mg. sod, 1g. prot, less than g. diet fibr, 3g. carb

No diabetic information was listed with this recipe.