Garlic & Herb Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pint cottage cheese
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6 large basil leaves
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
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1 small garlic clove, sliced
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Freshly ground black pepper
# Instructions:
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Add cottage cheese, basil, thyme, garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper to a high-powered blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute, use a blender tamper or a spatula to scrape down the sides and get things moving as necessary, and blend again until silky smooth.
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Serve as a dip with fresh cut vegetables or pita chips, on a sandwich, or spread on a toast with sliced heirloom tomato, olive oil, salt, pepper, and basil. This would also make an amazing pasta sauce!
# Notes:
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Great for dipping vegetables or pita chips
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Can be used as a spread on sandwiches or toast
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Works well as a pasta sauce
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Stores in refrigerator for up to 5 days