SPINACH DIP WITH GARLIC, YOGURT AND DILL
Lemony, garlic-laden and full of chopped herbs and Greek yogurt, this ultra-creamy spinach dip is a fresher, tangier take on the retro kind made with dehydrated soup mix. It's best to take the cream cheese out of the fridge at least an hour ahead so it can soften; otherwise you can heat it in the microwave for a few seconds to soften it up. Firm, cold cream cheese won't mix into the dip as easily. Serve this with any combination of cut-up vegetables, crackers, toast and sturdy chips.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories easy, dips and spreads, appetizer
Time 50m
Yield About 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- If using fresh spinach, put it in a colander in the sink. Bring a kettle of water to a boil and pour it over the spinach to wilt it. Let the spinach cool completely, then use your hands to squeeze it very dry. Coarsely chop spinach and set it aside. If using frozen chopped spinach, just squeeze it out until it's very dry, then set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, combine scallions, yogurt, cream cheese, dill, parsley, garlic, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, zest, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. With the motor running, drizzle in olive oil and blend, scraping down the sides as needed, until the mixture is very smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Scrape the mixture into a mixing bowl and fold in the chopped spinach until evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Dip will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Just before serving, taste and add more salt, pepper and lemon juice, if you like. To serve, scrape dip into a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with Urfa or Aleppo pepper flakes, if desired.
TURKISH YOGURT AND SPINACH DIP
Known in Turkey as caçik, this garlicky mixture of green vegetables, fresh herbs and yogurt can be served as a salad or as a dip with pita and raw vegetables. Traditionally, caçik is made with a number of vegetables, including cucumbers, cabbage and beets.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, dips and spreads, salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield About 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, add the spinach and blanch for 10 to 20 seconds. Transfer to the ice water, cool for a minute, then drain and squeeze dry. Chop coarsely.
- Place the garlic in a mortar and pestle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and mash to a paste (alternatively, finely mince). Combine with the lemon juice and olive oil, and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in the yogurt.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped spinach, dill, parsley and mint. Stir in the yogurt and garlic mixture, and the optional scallions. Add freshly ground pepper to taste and more salt if desired. Serve with bread, pita or raw vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 218, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 488 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
TURKISH YOGURT AND SPINACH DIP
Steps:
- 1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, add the spinach and blanch for 10 to 20 seconds. Transfer to the ice water, cool for a minute, then drain and squeeze dry. Chop coarsely. 2. Place the garlic in a mortar and pestle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and mash to a paste (alternatively, finely mince). Combine with the lemon juice and olive oil, and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in the yogurt. 3. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped spinach, dill, parsley and mint. Stir in the yogurt and garlic mixture, and the optional scallions. Add freshly ground pepper to taste and more salt if desired. Serve with bread, pita or raw vegetables.
YOGURT SPINACH DIP
Plain yogurt is a great flavor addition to a simple spinach dip.
Provided by sal
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Spinach Dip Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together spinach, plain yogurt, mayonnaise, seasoning salt, parsley, basil, oregano, dry mustard and garlic salt. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 155.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
SPINACH AND YOGURT DIP
A food processor transforms a great Middle Eastern spinach dish into a spread. In the traditional dish the spinach is topped with the garlicky yogurt. Here everything is blended together.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories condiments, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Blanch the spinach for 20 to 30 seconds or steam for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse and squeeze out excess water and chop coarsely.
- Pound the garlic to a paste with salt in a mortar and pestle. Stir into the yogurt and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet and add the spices. Cook, stirring, until they begin to sizzle, and add the spinach. Cook, stirring, until heated through and coated with the oil and spices, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to a puree. Add the yogurt and blend together. Transfer to a bowl or platter. Serve on croutons or with crudités such as red pepper squares, or with pita triangles. Garnish with chopped walnuts if desired. Serve with pita bread.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 143, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 562 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
IRANIAN YOGURT AND SPINACH DIP - BORANI ESFANAAJ
Delicious but you must like walnuts. Modified from a recipe found on http://www.food52.com by shayma.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories Spinach
Time 30m
Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Steam baby spinach until just wilted.
- Drain well and chop fine.
- Mince 1/2 medium clove garlic and saute in 1 tbs unrefined extra virgin olive oil, then add the chopped spinach and a pinch or two sea salt. Stir.
- Remove from stove and allow to cool, then squeeze out excess liquid.
- Toast chopped walnuts in a dry frying pan until fragrant. Be careful not to burn! Set aside to cool.
- In a bowl and the yogurt, other half minced garlic, baby spinach, and dried mint and sea salt to taste, stir gently.
- Transfer to the bowl you are serving it in (I use a shallow, round bowl) and sprinkle with toasted, chopped walnuts and a trail of unrefined extra virgin olive oil.
- Serve with lavash (flatbread from Iran) or "some crisped-up-in-the-oven whole wheat pita bread!" (Yes we don't do that being gluten free! I use more yogurt and serve this as a salad to mix with Middle Eastern rice dishes.).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.3, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 181.6, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 12.2, Protein 13.3
SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE GREEK YOGURT DIP
A very healthy and delicious alternative to standard spinach dip. Serve as an appetizer or even as a main dish. The protein in the Greek yogurt makes it a very satisfying meal. Serve with pita bread, tortilla chips, toasted bread, crackers or anything else you can think of.
Provided by Tanya
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Spinach Dip Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir spinach until wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer spinach to a cutting board and finely chop. Mix spinach, artichoke hearts, and water chestnuts together in a bowl. Add yogurt, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to spinach mixture; stir.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 537.6 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
SPINACH-YOGURT DIP WITH SIZZLED MINT
Our version of this dip (called borani esfanaaj in Iran) uses spinach, but it can be made with cooked beets or roasted eggplant, too.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Appetizer Hors D'Oeuvre Spinach Dip Walnut Yogurt Mint Garlic
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Let cool; finely crush with the side of a chef's knife.
- Place a medium skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 cup water. As soon as you see bubbles, add one-third of the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the spinach is wilted, then add more. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until all the spinach is in the pan and wilted, 6-8 minutes. Transfer spinach to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and lock in its bright green color. Drain and squeeze out excess liquid. Finely chop spinach and set aside.
- Wipe out skillet and heat 2 Tbsp. oil over medium. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until soft but without taking on any color, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is softened, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
- Heat remaining 4 Tbsp. oil in a small skillet over medium. Once oil begins to shimmer, remove from heat and stir in dried mint. The oil will sizzle immediately and the mint will become fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl; season with salt.
- Combine yogurt, lemon juice, onion mixture, half of the walnuts, and reserved spinach in a medium bowl. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Scrape into a shallow serving bowl and use the back of a spoon to carve a few swirls into the dip. Top with remaining walnuts and spoon sizzled mint oil over.
TURKISH YOGURT AND SPINACH DIP (NY TIMES RECIPE)
Steps:
- 1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, add the spinach and blanch for 10 to 20 seconds. Transfer to the ice water, cool for a minute, then drain and squeeze dry. Chop coarsely. 2. Place the garlic in a mortar and pestle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and mash to a paste (alternatively, finely mince). Combine with the lemon juice and olive oil, and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in the yogurt. 3. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped spinach, dill, parsley and mint. Stir in the yogurt and garlic mixture, and the optional scallions. Add freshly ground pepper to taste and more salt if desired. Serve with bread, pita or raw vegetables.
SPINACH YOGURT DIP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: greek yogurt, crumbled feta cheese, baby spinach, fresh parsley, mint leaf, Frank's Red Hot Original, lemon, goat cheese, pretzel
Provided by Griffin Bohen-Meissner
Categories Snacks
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place Greek yogurt and feta cheese in a food processor. Process until fully combined and mostly smooth.
- Add in baby spinach, parsley, mint, Frank's Red Hot Original, lemon zest and juice, and goat cheese.
- Continue to process until everything is broken down into a dip, about 1 minute. Serve with chips or pretzels.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 6 grams
HOT SWISS AND SPINACH DIP WITH YOGURT
This dip is always a hit at parties, and I never have any left over! You can make it ahead and refrigerate it overnight. Serve with tortillas, crackers, French bread, or pita chips.
Provided by Anne
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Spinach Dip Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together creamy salad dressing, plain yogurt, chopped spinach, green chile peppers, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and ground black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9 inch pie pan. Bake in the preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned. Sprinkle with tomato before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 17.7 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 379.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
SPINACH & YOGURT DIP SABSE BORANI (MAKES 2-3 CUPS)
Categories Condiment/Spread Appetizer Yogurt
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Yogurt: First, drain the yogurt for 60 minutes by placing in a cheese cloth and tying to a long wooded spoon set over a bowl to catch the draining water. (Some people place in a coffee filter or paper towel.) Spinach: Rinse and chop the spinach. Place it still damp in a sauce pan, cover, and cook till just wilted. Drain and squeeze out excess water. In a large skillet, cook onion in oil until soft, add garlic for one minute, then add spinach. Cook for 2 more minutes. Assemble: When cool, combine the spinach with yogurt. Add salt and hot pepper flakes to taste. Turn into a bowl and serve with hot naan (a round flatbread) or toasted pita chips. You can also serve chilled.
YOGURT SPINACH DIP
Steps:
- 1. Blanch the baby spinach for one minute, then drain in a colander. 2. Once cooled, squeeze little hand-shaped balls of the spinach to get all the liquid out. Chop fine. 3. Sauté one clove of garlic in 2 tbsp olive oil and add the baby spinach. Add a pinch of salt. Stir for a few minutes. 4. Remove from stove, allow to cool, then squeeze out any more excess liquid (yes, there will be some). 5. In a bowl, add yogurt, a clove of minced garlic, baby spinach, fresh mint and stir gently. Add salt to taste. 6. Transfer to a wide bowl you are serving it in, and sprinkle with crushed walnuts and a lazy trail of olive oil.
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