Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (2 tablespoons dip)
  • Calories:
  • 53
  • Fat:
  • 3 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 2 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 11 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 147 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 2 g
  • Fiber:
  • 0 g
  • Protein:
  • 4 g
  • Diabetic Exch:
  • 1/2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Herbed Cheese Dip

A variety of herbs sparks the flavor of this creamy mixture, which is great for dipping fresh veggies of all kins. "Even with low-fat ingredients, this tempting dip tastes terrific," relates Tracy Morgan of Louisville, Tennessee.

SERVINGS

12

CATEGORY

Low Fat

METHOD

Chill

PREP

10 min.

TOTAL

10 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2/3 cup 1% cottage cheese
  • 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram, savory and thyme
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • Green and sweet red pepper strips or raw vegetables of you choice

DIRECTIONS

Place cottage cheese in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add the cream cheese, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and seasonings; cover and process until smooth.
    Transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with vegetables. Yield: 1-1/2 cups dip.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 7, 2008

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