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Low Fat Red Pepper Dip

By Fiona Haynes, About.com

Low Fat Red Pepper Dip
Try this tasty, spicy low fat dip at your next party. Using bottled red peppers makes it a snap to prepare, although you are welcome to roast your own.

Ingredients:

  • 1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 4-ounces fat free cream cheese, softened

Preparation:

In a blender, puree roasted red peppers with garlic, cumin, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Stir sour cream and softened cream cheese together until smooth. Combine pureed pepper mixture with cream cheese mixture. Season to taste.

Makes about 2 cups. Serve with pita triangles or cut vegetables.

Per 1/4 cup serving: Calories 44, Calories from Fat 2, Total Fat 0.2g (sat 0.1g), Cholesterol 3mg, Sodium 117mg, Carbohydrate 7.3g, Fiber 0.3g, Protein 3.2g

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