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
Combine all ingredients and refrigerate to blend flavors. Store, covered, in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Serve as a spread for a variety of crackers, bagels, muffins or toast.
Make about 1 1/4 cups spread.