Creamy Yogurt Cheese with Spring Herbs and Olive Oil

== Description ==
When yogurt is strained, the whey is removed, resulting in a thick, creamy yogurt cheese, perfect for slathering on toast or bagels. Use as a spread on crostini, topped with a sliver of smoked fish or prosciutto. Look for cheese cloth, a thin, loose woven cloth with many kitchen applications, in the housewares section of the store.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Original recip
* Makes about 1 cup
== Ingredients == 
* 2 cups whole milk yogurt
* 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
* 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
* 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
== Directions ==
# Line a strainer with a double layer of cheese cloth.
# Spoon the yogurt into the strainer and let it drain, suspended over a bowl for at least 2 hours.
# Discard the drained liquid.
# The longer the yogurt is strained, the thicker the resulting cream.
# If you desire a thicker spread, drain the yogurt overnight in the refrigerator.
# In small bowl whisk the strained yogurt with the olive oil, lemon zest, salt, pepper, chives, thyme, tarragon and basil.
# Let stand for 15 minutes for flavors to meld.
# Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving (about 2 tbsp / 65 g-wt.): 
* 50 calories (35 from fat) | 4g total fat | 1.5g saturated fat | 2g protein | 3g total carbohydrate (0g dietary fiber, 3g sugar) | 10mg cholesterol | 170mg sodium
 
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Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
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