Cheesy Vegetable Spread

Ingredients:
• 1 c Shredded Farmer Cheese (4 oz)
• 3 tb Plain Yogurt
• 1 ts Lemon juice
• 1 ts Soy sauce
• 1/4 c Chopped Apple
• 1/4 c Chopped Carrot
• 2 tb Finely chopped Celery
• 2 tb Chopped Pecans
• 2 tb Currants
• 1 tb Toasted Wheat germ
• 1/2 ts Curry powder

Directions:
In food processor, process cheese, yogurt, lemon juice, and soy sauce until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients. Use as a spread on crackers, whole wheat bread, or pita crisps, or stuffed into pita pockets. Makes 1 1/2 cups Variations: – substitute shredded Cheddar for the farmer cheese ~ mayonnaise may be substituted for the yogurt ~ Chop veggies small, spread mixture on split pitas, and place under preheated broiler for about 3 minutes – serve as accompaniment to soups or salads ~ use as a sandwich spread Spread may be made in advance, and refrigerated 3-4 days.