Tuna Caper Spread

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Description
Delicious, easy, inexpensive; serve as a sandwich filling or an hors d'oeuvre with whole-grain crackers or triangles of rye bread. Makes 1 cup
 * Active time: 10 minutes
 * Total time: 10 minutes
 * Ease of Preparation: Easy
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source:EatingWell, May/June 1995
 * Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 07.14.07

Ingredients

 * 1 x 6-ounce can chunk light tuna in water, drained
 * 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (1/2 cup)
 * 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
 * 2 teaspoons lemon juice
 * ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
 * 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 * 1½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Directions

 * 1) Combine tuna, cream cheese, oil, lemon juice and cayenne in a food processor and process until smooth.
 * 2) Transfer to a serving bowl; stir in capers, parsley and thyme.
 * 3) Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Information
Per tablespoon:
 * 39 calories
 * 3 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono)
 * 9 mg cholesterol
 * 0 g carbohydrate
 * 3 g protein
 * 0 g fiber
 * 112 mg sodium
 * 38 mg potassium
 * 0 Carbohydrate Servings