One of the things that is always requested of me when we go to get-togethers is my delicious spinach dip. It's like it's some gourmet thing that is too difficult for other people to make and they have to wait for me to come over to give it to them. lol. It's really so easy. You know me...it has to be easy!
My kids really love it, and lately they have been asking me to make it again. I decided to "healthify" this recipe, and I was a little concerned that taking out the fat would compromise the taste. But it didn't. It tastes just as good as the full fat version.
I considered trying it with plain yogurt, as I've heard some people use that in place of sour cream. However, I used plain yogurt in a similar dip the other day and I truly hated it. It looked gorgeous in presentation, but the taste was "ick"! Plain yogurt, in my opinion, is no substitute at all for sour cream. I decided to try fat free sour cream instead. And you know what? It works! I mixed up a batch, and the kids didn't even know that I made a switch on them.
Here's what you need: Very basic!
16 oz fat free sour cream
1 packet powdered ranch dip mix
10 oz package spinach, thawed with all the water squeezed out and torn apart
5 green onions, finely chopped (I only had 4, but more would have been better)
Put everything into a bowl and mix together. Simple!!! It is best to let it chill in refrigerator for a while before serving so that the flavors have time to meld. Serve with vegetables, crackers, pita chips, crusty bread, etc.
The nutritional information for 1/4 C is 58.6 calories, .7g fat, .13g saturated fat, .2g polyunsaturated fat, .3g monounsaturated fat, 560mg sodium, 175mg potassium, 8.8g carb, 1g fiber, 2.8g protein. (1 Points Plus) There are about 9 servings for this recipe. Just remember to add in the calories and carbs for the foods you dip into it.
This is such a great recipe for game days and buffets for the many get-togethers that are bound to happen coming soon with the holidays quickly coming up. It'll be a favorite, I'm sure of it. It definitely is in my circle!
Enjoy!
Lisa
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My kids really love it, and lately they have been asking me to make it again. I decided to "healthify" this recipe, and I was a little concerned that taking out the fat would compromise the taste. But it didn't. It tastes just as good as the full fat version.
I considered trying it with plain yogurt, as I've heard some people use that in place of sour cream. However, I used plain yogurt in a similar dip the other day and I truly hated it. It looked gorgeous in presentation, but the taste was "ick"! Plain yogurt, in my opinion, is no substitute at all for sour cream. I decided to try fat free sour cream instead. And you know what? It works! I mixed up a batch, and the kids didn't even know that I made a switch on them.
Here's what you need: Very basic!
16 oz fat free sour cream
1 packet powdered ranch dip mix
10 oz package spinach, thawed with all the water squeezed out and torn apart
5 green onions, finely chopped (I only had 4, but more would have been better)
Put everything into a bowl and mix together. Simple!!! It is best to let it chill in refrigerator for a while before serving so that the flavors have time to meld. Serve with vegetables, crackers, pita chips, crusty bread, etc.
The nutritional information for 1/4 C is 58.6 calories, .7g fat, .13g saturated fat, .2g polyunsaturated fat, .3g monounsaturated fat, 560mg sodium, 175mg potassium, 8.8g carb, 1g fiber, 2.8g protein. (1 Points Plus) There are about 9 servings for this recipe. Just remember to add in the calories and carbs for the foods you dip into it.
This is such a great recipe for game days and buffets for the many get-togethers that are bound to happen coming soon with the holidays quickly coming up. It'll be a favorite, I'm sure of it. It definitely is in my circle!
Enjoy!
Lisa
PS Hover over the black bar on the right side of the screen to pull out more menu options for my blog.
happyfairylove@live.com
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