Cool and Creamy Spinach Dip

Name: Cool and Creamy Spinach Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2-1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup 2% cottage cheese; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 cup fat-free sour cream; 2 tablespoons fat-free milk; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan-Romano or Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon reduced-fat ranch salad dressing; 1/4 teaspoon dill weed; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; Assorted fresh vegetables

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Yield 2-1/2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

I always keep this easy dip on hand—it encourages me to eat more fresh veggies. The light cottage cheese adds protein and calcium without the fat. —Melissa Hansen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 cup 2% cottage cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup fat-free sour cream
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan-Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Assorted fresh vegetables

Directions

In a food processor, cover and process cottage cheese until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in the spinach, sour cream, milk, Parmesan-Romano cheese, ranch dressing, dill and garlic powder. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 56 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.

I always keep this easy dip on hand—it encourages me to eat more fresh veggies. The light cottage cheese adds protein and calcium without the fat. —Melissa Hansen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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