Cherry Pecan Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups small curd fat-free cottage cheese
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup dried tart cherry, halved
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Preparation

Place cottage cheese in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend or pulse until smooth.
Transfer cottage cheese to a medium bowl. Stir in sour cream, brown sugar, pecans, cherries and lemon zest.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. (Spread can be kept chilled longer but cherries will begin to stain).
Serve as a spread for muffins, bagels, English muffins or toast.
* To toast the pecans - preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Spread nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted.
Serving size = 1 tablespoon.