Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Dip |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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What's good about it: Spinach is a vitamin powerhouse. Cottage cheese subs for sour cream, making the dip high in protein and low in fat. Serve with whole-grain baguette toasts. Ingredients:
10 ounce baby spinach leaves |
1 1/4 cups low-fat cottage cheese |
1 1/2 ounces parmesan cheese, freshly shredded (about 1 cup if shredded with a microplane) |
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Put spinach in a large microwave-safe bowl and drape bowl with microwave-safe plastic wrap. Microwave until spinach is tender, stirring a couple of times, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain spinach and let stand until cool enough to handle. Squeeze out liquid, then finely chop.
2. Whirl cottage cheese, parmesan, salt, and pepper in a food processor until very smooth, about 1 minute, scraping inside of bowl as needed. Scrape into a bowl and stir in spinach. Serve dip at room temperature or chilled, with baguette toasts or crackers.
3. Make ahead: Up to 2 days, chilled.
4. Note: Nutritional analysis is per 3-Tbsp. serving.
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