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Low Fat Spinach Dip

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Low Fat Spinach Dip
This low fat spinach dip makes a terrific appetizer. Serve with a platter of fresh vegetables or with some baked chips or breadsticks. Use frozen chopped spinach if you prefer. You can spice it up a little by adding a dash of hot sauce.

Ingredients:

  • 10 ounces fresh baby spinach, steamed until wilted
  • 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt, drained of excess water
  • 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Preparation:

Place wilted spinach in a colander and squeeze out excess water. Chop finely and place in a medium bowl. Stir yogurt and cream cheese together until smooth. Add to spinach. Stir in remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes about 2 cups.

Per serving (1/4 cup): Calories 55, Calories from Fat 11, Total Fat 1.3g (sat 0.7g), Cholesterol 3mg, Sodium 186mg, Carbohydrate 4.7g, Fiber 1.1g, Protein 6.2g

User Reviews

 4 out of 5
Good alone; great with a variation., Member TaurineBlood

Spinach dip is a nice way to get those five servings of veggies you need. This was a nice alternative to the unhealthy store-bought kind. The yogurt, though, makes it a bit too bland. You can substitute that with fat-free soy mayonnaisse and add only 50 calories to the entire dip, about 6 per serving. It's a good sacrifice for that nice, tangy flavor you've come to expect from a spinach dip.

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