How to make low carb Herbed Yoghurt cheese and Marinated Yogurt cheese

How to make  Herbed Yoghurt Cheese  

Makes 2 cups  

Ingredients to make herbed yoghurt cheese

image credits to the respective owners

2 cups yoghurt cheese made from nonfat yoghurt 

 2 scallions, trimmed and minced 

 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley plus leaves for garnish  

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp. dried  

1 clove of garlic, minced 

 1/2 tsp. salt  

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper   

Instructions In a medium-sized bowl, blend together yoghurt cheese, scallions, parsley, basil, garlic, salt and pepper with a wooden spoon. (The cheese may be prepared ahead and stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days).   

To serve,

 spread the cheese on crostini and garnish with parsley leaves.

  Nutritional Information:

 24 calories

 0 g fat mono 

1 mg cholesterol 

3 g carbohydrate

 3 g protein 

66 mg sodium 

How to make Marinated yoghurt cheese

Marinated Yoghurt Cheese  

Makes 4 small pieces of cheese  

Ingredients to make Marinated Yoghurt Cheese  

image credits to the respective owner

yoghurt cheese from 32 oz. 

low-fat yoghurt 3 Tbsp.

 olive oil, preferably extra-virgin  

3 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley  

1 Tbsp. minced fresh dill 

 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

  1/2 tsp. dried thyme  

1/2 tsp. dried rosemary 

 1/2 tsp. dried basil   

Instructions 

Divide yoghurt cheese into 4 rounds, shaping patties with your hands.  

Place in a wide, shallow bowl. 

Combine remaining ingredients and pour over cheese. 

Let stand at room temperature for 1/2 hour; cover and refrigerate overnight. 

Remove from refrigerator 1/2 hour before serving. 

Serve with crusty French bread or crackers. 

 Nutritional Information:

 42 calories 

2 g fat mono 

4 mg cholesterol

 3 g carbohydrate

 3 g protein

 27 mg sodium  

Hope you find this recipe to make low carb Herbed Yoghurt cheese and Marinated Yogurt cheese useful