Spinach onion dip

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Pkg.(10 oz) spinach
1cupLow-fat cottage cheese
1tablespoonLemon juice
½cupLow-fat plain yogurt
½cupChopped fresh parsley
¼cupChopped green onion
1teaspoonSalt

Directions

Trim stems and coarse leaves from spinach. Rinse well; cook, covered,over medium-high heat, in water clinging to leaves, 3 to 4 minutes or just until wilted. Drain, squeeze out excess moisture and chop coarsely.

In blender or food processor, process cottage cheese with lemon juice until blended. Add spinach, yogurt, parsley, onion, salt, and pepper to taste; process just until mixed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to blend flavors. Makes 2¼ cups.

Per 1 Tbsp serving: 10 calories, no fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 96 mg sodium,1 g protein and 1 g carbohydrate.

Source: Canadian Living Magazine, March 1988.