Nechama Cohen, Founder and Executive Director of the Jewish Diabetes Association (JDA) and author of EnLITEned Kosher Cooking, shares her healthy recipe for carb free, low fat Cheese Balls. They are lovely for the holiday of Shavuos (Pentecost) or for entertaining anytime.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups farmer cheese
- 1/2 cup 5% soft white cheese, or low-fat ricotta (well-drained)
- 1 cup low-fat grated yellow cheese (muenster, chedder, etc.)
- 1/4 cup scallions, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- GARNISHES:
- 1 tablespoon sweet or sharp paprika
- 1/3 cup minced dill
- 1/3 cup minced parsley
- 1/3 cup roasted nuts, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup roasted sesame seeds
Preparation:
1. Mix all the ingredients together and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Form the mixture into small balls and roll in any or all of the garnishes.
3. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days. It is not recommended to prepare these in advance and freeze.
VARIATIONS:
1. Sweet Variation: Omit scallions. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and roll in cinnamon.
2. Chinese Variation: For a Chinese twist, use 1 tablespoon light soy sauce instead of the Worcestershire and roll in minced fresh ginger.
YIELD: 17 servings
NUTRITION FACTS:
serving size (ball): 1
(oz): 1
(g): 30
calories: 41
protein (g): 5
carbs (g): 0.9
fat(g): 2
sat. fat (g): 1.2
cholesterol (mg): 5
sodium (mg): 110
calcium (mg): 96
fiber (g): 0
Exchange - medium-fat protein: 1/2
2. Form the mixture into small balls and roll in any or all of the garnishes.
3. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days. It is not recommended to prepare these in advance and freeze.
VARIATIONS:
1. Sweet Variation: Omit scallions. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and roll in cinnamon.
2. Chinese Variation: For a Chinese twist, use 1 tablespoon light soy sauce instead of the Worcestershire and roll in minced fresh ginger.
YIELD: 17 servings
NUTRITION FACTS:
serving size (ball): 1
(oz): 1
(g): 30
calories: 41
protein (g): 5
carbs (g): 0.9
fat(g): 2
sat. fat (g): 1.2
cholesterol (mg): 5
sodium (mg): 110
calcium (mg): 96
fiber (g): 0
Exchange - medium-fat protein: 1/2
