MIX all ingredients except crackers; cover.

REFRIGERATE at least 30 min.

SERVE with the crackers.

Makes 1-1/4 cups spread or 10 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.

Substitute:
Substitute dried cranberries for the tomatoes.

Nutrition Bonus:
This flavorful appetizer spread, made with better-for-you ingredients, can fit into a healthful eating plan.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 110 calories, 4g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 10mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate, less than 1g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 6g protein, 0%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 0%DV calcium, 4%DV iron.

Exchange: 1 Starch, 1/2 Fat

Dietary Exchanges (or Exchange Calculations) based on Choose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes © 2008 by the American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association.

MIX all ingredients except crackers; cover.

REFRIGERATE 30 min.

SERVE with the crackers.

Makes 1-1/4 cups spread or 10 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.

Special Extra:
To serve in a bell pepper cup, cut off top of additional red pepper; remove seeds and ribs. When ready to serve, place pepper on serving plate; fill with cheese spread. Surround with the crackers.

Nutrition Bonus:
The colorful red peppers make this appetizer spread an excellent source of vitamin C.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 110 calories, 5g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 10mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 5g protein, 10%DV vitamin A, 25%DV vitamin C, 8%DV calcium, 4%DV iron.

Exchange: 1 Starch, 1 Fat

Dietary Exchanges (or Exchange Calculations) based on Choose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes © 2008 by the American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association.