Dip, Spinach (Classic)

• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream (or plain yogurt)
• 1 cup mayonnaise (or low-fat mayonnaise) 
• 1 package Knorr® Vegetable Soup and Recipe Mix
• 1 (8-ounce) can chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 3 scallions, chopped

1. In a medium bowl, combine and stir all ingredients until well mixed. 
2. Cover and chill for 2 hours to blend flavors. 
3. Serve with veggies in a scooped out loaf of round bread, if desired. 

From Knorr® Vegetable Soup Mix package  http://knorr.com

 

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
• 6 cups assorted fresh vegetables
• 1 round loaf of thick, dense bread, top sliced off, center holowed out OR a hollowed out red bell pepper

DIP:

• 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 cup nonfat sour cream
• 1 cup nonfat cottage cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8  teaspoon EACH salt and black pepper

1. To prepare dip, in a blender or food processor, combine the spinach and sour cream.  Process until smooth.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the rest of the dip ingredients with the spinach mixture.
3. Transfer dip to a small serving bowl, a hollowed out red bell pepper or the prepared bread loaf.  Place in the center of a large serving platter.  Arrange vegetables around dip.  Serve immediately. 

Serves 6

From Healthy Meals in Minutes, 1995

• Calories: 72 (4% from fat)
• Carbohydrates: 11 g
• Protein 9 g
• Sodium 243 mg
• Fat 1 g
• Cholesterol 2 mg