Healthy Spinach Dip & UPDATE GIVEAWAY
TGIF Friday, September 4, 2009
With Labor Day weekend upon us, I know many will be going to BBQ's or family/friend get togethers. Since there has been lots of talk out there in blog world about the "green smoothies", I though I would offer up a healthy spinach dip from Oxygen Women's Fitness. You can dip some homemade baked chips or fresh veggies in it or even slather it on a sandwich too. Be creative & make use of this dip that has protein, fiber & lots of good nutrients in it! Change up the flavor with your own spices & herbs too!
UPDATE!!!! Giveaway over at Yum Yucky!!! Check it out!
With Labor Day weekend upon us, I know many will be going to BBQ's or family/friend get togethers. Since there has been lots of talk out there in blog world about the "green smoothies", I though I would offer up a healthy spinach dip from Oxygen Women's Fitness. You can dip some homemade baked chips or fresh veggies in it or even slather it on a sandwich too. Be creative & make use of this dip that has protein, fiber & lots of good nutrients in it! Change up the flavor with your own spices & herbs too!UPDATE!!!! Giveaway over at Yum Yucky!!! Check it out!
Spinach dip - This guilt-free dip provides a healthful dose of protein and phytonutrients.
Ready in 5 minutes (plus 2 hours chilling time) • Makes 4 servings
1 cup smooth low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 package onion soup mix
• 1 can water chestnuts, chopped and drained
• 1/4 cup grated carrots
• 10 oz package frozen spinach, thawed, chopped and drained
• 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 package onion soup mix
• 1 can water chestnuts, chopped and drained
• 1/4 cup grated carrots
• 10 oz package frozen spinach, thawed, chopped and drained
1. In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, yogurt and soup mix. Add water chestnuts, carrots and spinach and stir gently.
2. Refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving.
NUTRIENTS PER SERVING:
Calories: 150, Total Fats: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 570 mg, Total Carbohydrates: 19 g, Dietary Fiber: 5 g, Sugars: 4 g, Protein: 17 g, Iron: 2 mg
Reader recipe provided by Lauren Coles. Thanks Lauren!
What are you up to for the Labor Day weekend? Any good recipes to offer up? Enjoy whatever you do!
That dip sounds fantastic! Surprisingly, I have no holiday BBQ plans. I just want to be home, relax, and refrain from offering myself to mosquito bites outdoors. I'm officially ready for Fall.
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That dips sounds great! I don't have any holiday BBQ plans either. Although my kids might force me into making some!
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Looks yummy! I also use whole grain bread cut into chunks as dippers--delish and healthy, too!
No big plans for us either. May stop by the big picnic the President is attending in Cinti. on Monday.
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There is always room for fresh bread!!!! Course I should have thought of that! Did Bob bake it?
A picnic with the President. That sounds cool!
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No plans for me either. Like Yum Yuk, I just want to stay home and relax. Might go see a movie if I find a good one. Thanks for posting the spinach dip!
What are your plans for this holiday weekend?
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That looks good enough to eat.
Happy LD!
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Back at ya Jack. Eat healthy! No tooting! Yeah, right!
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There is no holiday weekend for me in Australia. I plan on having a great weekend anyway. Enjoy your long weekend!
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Josie, Diane, Alexandra & Kellie. No plans for us either. It is hot as the hooties in southern CA & we do not have air conditioning so we will search out that for sure & maybe a movie. We want to see District Nine! HAve a good one & RELAX!
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