CILANTRO-LIME HERBED SPINACH DIP

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Got this out of Chef's Illustrated a few years ago. A bit different, and very good. I use low-fat products to reduce the fat and calories, and it's still great.

Provided by dianegrapegrower

Categories     Spinach

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 dash cumin
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Thaw spinach in microwave for 3 minutes at 40% power.
  • Squeeze partially thawed spinach to remove water and break into chunks.
  • Put all ingredients in Food processor, and process until smooth.
  • Transfer to medium bowl, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • May be covered with plastic wrap and stored up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.6, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 4.7, Sodium 144.5, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 1.6

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