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Chiltepin Cheese
Chiltepin Cheese

Chiltepin Cheese

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November 18, 2015

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • 5 mins

    5 mins

  • Yields: 24

Ingredients

4 cups greek yogurt, fat-free or 2%

1 tablespoon coarse grey salt

1 teaspoon crushed chiltepines

Directions

Wash hands with soap and warm water.

Place a colander over a large bowl and line with a clean lint-free towel or a few layers of cheesecloth.

Pour in yogurt.

Sprinkle the top of the yogurt with salt and chiles.

Stir together the yogurt with the salt and chiles.

Tie top of cheesecloth together tightly and cover bowl with plastic wrap.

Place in refrigerator for at least 24-48 hours.

Unwrap bowl and untie cloth.

Scoop out cheese and serve with crackers or vegetables.

Serve immediately.

*When eaten alone, this recipe does not meet AZNN nutritional requirements

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size2 tablespoons
Calories30
Sodium300mg
Iron0mg
Protein3g
Cholesterol5mg
Total Fat0.5g
Saturated Fat0.5g
Folate0mcg
Calcium25mg
Percent calories from fat26
Total Carbohydrates2g
Dietary Fiber0g