Cherry Pecan Spread

• 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

1. Place cottage cheese in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend or pulse until smooth.
2. Transfer cottage cheese to a medium bowl. Stir in sour cream, brown sugar, pecans, cherries and lemon zest.
3. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. (Spread can be kept chilled longer but cherries will begin to stain).
4. Serve as a spread for muffins, bagels, English muffins or toast.
5. * To toast the pecans - preheat oven to 350u0b0F. Spread nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted.
6. Serving size = 1 tablespoon.

cottage cheese, lowfat sour cream, brown sugar, pecans, tart cherry, lemon zest

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cherry-pecan-spread-204770 (may not work)