Nut and Herb Encrusted Cheese Roll

If you have to take a plate or a shared meal then this delicious roll is perfect. As it contains protein (cheese) it is a meal or part of a meal. Serve it with crackers and grapes on the side - it becomes a wonderful meal.

This is not a snack!

Nut and Herb Encrusted Cheese Roll For 4 servings:
4 tablespoons pistachio nuts
125 grams cottage cheese
150 grams tasty cheddar cheese
4 teaspoons mayonnaise
2 spring onions, finely chopped
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
salt and ground black pepper
handful fresh parsley, chopped

Method:
1. Place pistachio nuts in a non-stick pan and toss until lightly toasted. Remove, cool and chop.
2. In a bowl combine the cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, spring onions sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper.
3. In a small bowl mix together the pistachio nuts and the parsley. Sprinkle onto a sheet of baking paper.
4. Spoon cheese mixture on paper and form into a log shape.
5. Roll the mixture over the parsley and nuts to coat well.
6. Lift the edge of the baking paper and gently roll the cheese up.
7. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Kiwi KISS² allowance per serving:
1 Protein = cottage cheese and cheddar cheese
1 Fat = mayonnaise
1 Daily Indulgence = pistachio nuts

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