Herbed Cream Cheese With Scallions and Tuna



3 scallions (green onions), roughly chopped
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (peel)
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
8 ounces light cream cheese
6 ounces canned white albacore tuna, drained and broken into small chunks
Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Process scallions, zest and basil in a food processor until minced. Add lemon juice and cream cheese; pulse until combined. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in tuna, and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate.
2. Put a portion of spread in a small lidded container. Add celery and carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, a mini bagel and/or crackers for dipping or spreading.

Yield: serves 4

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