Herbed Cheesy Veggie Dip

Name: Herbed Cheesy Veggie Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1-1/2 cups dip.
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

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.

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.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 53 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Herbed Cheese Dip in Light & Tasty December/January 2002