Cheesy Artichoke Dip - 4g Carbs
From: www.diabeteshealth.com - Gerri French, MS/RD, CDE - December 2005
Makes: about 2 1/2 cups
Servings: 10
1/2 cup artichoke hearts (canned or frozen without oil)
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
3 — 4 Tbsp grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 tsp prepared mustard
A few drops of hot sauce, to taste
1/4 - 1/2 cup diced pimentos or roasted red peppers
Optional: salt or salt substitute
In a blender or food processor, puree the cottage cheese; add
mayonnaise, Parmesan or Romano cheese and mustard and blend. Add
artichokes and puree. Mix in the pimentos.
Place in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap and heat
for 2 minutes. Remove cover carefully. Stir and heat for another
1 or 2 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Add hot sauce, additional
cheese and salt as needed.
The dip can be baked in a 325 degrees F oven for about 30 minutes.
Serve the dip with raw vegetables such as bell peppers and cucumbers,
or with crackers, pita chips or tortilla strips. Or make a wrap with
a whole grain tortilla, some of the dip, shredded lettuce and assorted vegetables.
Optional:
Add minced green onion or chives
Add shredded crab or chopped baby clams
Makes: about 2 1/2 cups
Servings: 10
Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Nutrition per Serving:
70 Calories, 3g Total Fat, 0g Saturated Fat, 4g Total Carbs, 4g Protein
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