Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat (1%) cottage cheese
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Accompaniment: 1/2 pound multigrain bread, cut into 4 slices and lightly toasted

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Instructions

1. Blend cottage cheese, lemon juice, and water in a blender, scraping down sides occasionally, until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley, chives, salt, and pepper.
2. Chill spread, covered, about 1 hour (for flavors to develop).