Garden Vegetable Spread

A colorful vegetable spread made with ricotta cheese.

Recipe Ingredients:

2/3 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup chopped mixed raw vegetables (carrots, celery, peppers, radishes)
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco brand hot sauce
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients and refrigerate to blend flavors. Store, covered, in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
   
2. Serve as a spread for a variety of crackers, bagels, muffins or toast.
   

Makes about 1 1/4 cups spread.