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Veggie Dip

Veggie Dip in a bowl
Makes: 8 servings

Cottage cheese is the key to this easy veggie dip. Try with different spices to suit your taste.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon onion, chopped very fine
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons parsley flakes

Directions

  1. Wash your hands with soap and water.
  2. Measure cottage cheese and put in bowl or blender.
  3. Beat with a fork or mixer, or in a blender, until cottage cheese is smooth.
  4. Add the other ingredients. Stir together.
  5. Store the dip in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours to let the flavors blend.

Notes

  • Serve with slices of raw vegetables such as carrots, celery, cucumbers, zucchini, broccoli, turnips, cauliflower, or green peppers.
  • Try adding 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon dried dill week for extra flavor.

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Source:

Eating Smart, Being Active
Colorado State University

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons dip, 1/8 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 27
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 4 mg
Sodium 157 mg
Carbohydrates 1 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 24 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 34 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 27
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 4 mg
Carbohydrates 1 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 24 mg
Potassium 34 mg
Sodium 157 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 3 mg
Phosphorus 43 mg
Selenium 3 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 10 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.0 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 2 mcg
Folate 4 mcg
Thiamin 0.0 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 5 mg

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