Horseradish Yogurt Cheese Spread

Yogurt, another excellent calcium source, partners
well with fresh or prepared horseradish, the Incernationai
Herb Association's Herb of the Year for
2011. If you're using fresh horseradish, grace it with
a fine-mesh grater. You can subdue horseradish's
strong biting taste by sauceing it for less than a
minute in a nonstick skillet.

6 ounces plain yogurt
½ teaspoon salt (optional)
½ tablespoon prepared horseradish or 1 teaspoon
freshly grated
½ teaspoon minced chives (optional)
½ teaspoon dry or fresh dill (optional)

To remove excess moisture, strain yogurt
(and optional salt) through a fine-mesh strainer
overnight in the refrigerator. The yogurt cheese
should have a medium-thick consistency.
0 In a small bowl, completely combine horseradish
and other optional herbs with yogurt
cheese.
El Keep refrigerated for 2 to 3 days.

 

Serving Suggestions: This
spread can accompany meats,
fatty fish with vitamin D, such as
salmon and tuna, or tempeh.

For a quick lunch or snack: Place canned
sardines and salmon on crackers or baguettes.
Be sure to get canned sardines and salmon with
bones, another easy, delicious way to consume
calcium. Top with Horseradish Yogurt Cheese
Spread, chopped tomatoes and chives.

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