Recipes
Spinach Avocado Dip
6 servings
15 minutes total
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Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) package frozen chopped spinach
- 1 lemon, for zest/juice
- 1 Hass avocado
- 1 shallot
- ½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt-free garlic-herb seasoning
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup light sour cream
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (3.5 oz) package thin rice crackers
Steps
- Microwave spinach following package instructions. Drain spinach and press out excess moisture. Zest lemon (1 teaspoon), then juice (2 tablespoons). Halve avocado and scoop out flesh. Chop shallot finely.
- Preheat small sauté pan on medium-high 1–2 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add shallots; cook 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shallots are tender.
- Transfer shallots to medium bowl. Add avocado flesh, lemon zest, lemon juice, seasoning, yogurt, and sour cream. Mash with fork (or potato masher) until blended and smooth. Stir in spinach and cheese; serve with crackers.
If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 200, Total Fat 9g, Sat Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 5mg, Sodium 220mg, Total Carb 25g, Fiber 6g, Total Sugar 2g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 9g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 15%, Iron 10%, Potassium 25%