Easy Cheesy Tuna Spread

There are so many tuna spread recipes that I thought long and hard about posting this one. This is a very good spread to serve at a party with crisp crackers or as a dip for fresh veggies. It is also great as a sandwich filling.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  cup fat-free ricotta cheese
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh basil or 2  teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons fat free sour cream
• 1 (9 1/4ounce) can  white tuna in water, drained

Directions

1. Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
2. Cover and blend until smooth.
3. Line a 2-cup metal bowl or mold with plastic wrap and place tuna mixture in bowl.
4. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
5. Unmold onto serving plate, carefully removing plastic wrap.