Urnebes Cheese Spread

Ingredients

• 500g (2 cups) cottage cheese 500g (2 cups) cottage cheese
• 2-3 hot chili peppers, finely chopped 2-3 hot chili peppers, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 6g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 6g, 4g
• Protein: 14g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.8g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, hot chili peppers, red bell pepper, red onion, and garlic.
2. 2.
   Drizzle the olive oil and white vinegar over the mixture.
3. 3.
   Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. 4.
   Using a fork or a spoon, mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
5. 5.
   Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. 6.
   Serve the Urnebes cheese spread with bread or crackers.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Chili peppers — Adjust the amount of chili peppers according to your spice tolerance. You can use a combination of milder and hotter chili peppers to achieve the desired level of heat.
• Cottage cheese — Make sure to use a creamy and smooth cottage cheese for the best texture in the spread.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick, add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to the mixture.
• Allow the Urnebes to sit in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight for the flavors to intensify.
• Serve the cheese spread at room temperature to enhance the flavors.

Serving advice

Serve the Urnebes cheese spread as an appetizer or snack with slices of crusty bread or crackers. It also pairs well with fresh vegetables like cucumber and carrot sticks.

Presentation advice

Garnish the Urnebes cheese spread with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or a drizzle of olive oil for an elegant touch. Serve it in a decorative bowl to make it visually appealing.