Buttermilk Dill Dip

Name: Buttermilk Dill Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 cup.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup buttermilk; 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese; 3 green onions, finely chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper; 3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dill weed; 4-1/2 teaspoons horseradish sauce; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; Assorted fresh vegetables

This light, flavorful dip brings protein and perks up fresh sliced veggies in a hurry. —Elizabeth King, Duluth, Minnesota

Ingredients

1/2 cup buttermilk
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese
3 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dill weed
4-1/2 teaspoons horseradish sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Assorted fresh vegetables

Directions

In a small bowl, beat buttermilk and cream cheese until blended. Stir in the onions, pepper, dill, horseradish sauce and garlic powder. Chill until serving. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 68 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Creamy Buttermilk and Herb Dip in Healthy Cooking August/September 2010