Healthier Spinach Dip - Two Ways
Add this healthy spinach dip to your game day spread. With whipped cottage cheese and plenty of garlic for flavor and spice, this lightened up spinach dip makes a satisfying snack or appetizer.
Servings 16 (¼ cup servings)
Calories 49kcal
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz. bag frozen cut leaf spinach thawed and squeezed of excess liquid
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 3 cloves fresh garlic)
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- coarse salt to taste
- tortillas chips, fresh red pepper sticks for serving
- 2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper (garnish)
Warm Spinach Dip
- all ingredients above
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese with the onion, garlic, pepper and olive oil in a blender until smooth.
- Pour cheese mixture into a medium mixing bowl. Add the spinach. Stir in the spinach until well combine. Add to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped red bell peppers if desired.
- Serve with tortilla chips or fresh red bell pepper strips for scooping.
Notes
For a warm dip: Add the dip to a small, heat safe casserole dish. Top with ¼ cup parmesan cheese. Broil on high 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 49kcal