COOL AND CREAMY SPINACH DIP

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I always keep this easy dip on hand-it encourages me to eat more fresh veggies. The light cottage cheese adds protein and calcium without the fat. -Melissa Hansen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 cup 2% cottage cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup fat-free sour cream
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan-Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

In a food processor, cover and process cottage cheese until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in the spinach, sour cream, milk, Parmesan-Romano cheese, ranch dressing, dill and garlic powder. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges