Spinach-Pesto Dip (picture above)TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes + chilling timeSERVINGS: 6 1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 3 scallions, thinly sliced (about ½ c) ½ yellow bell pepper, finely chopped (about ½ c) ¼ c + 2 Tbsp pesto sauce (MUFA) ⅓ c reduced-fat sour cream ⅓ c fat-free plain yogurt 1½ Tbsp mayonnaise 1 lg clove garlic, minced ½ tsp salt COMBINE all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving. NUTRITION (per ⅓-cup serving) 140 cal, 6 g pro, 7 g carb, 2 g fiber, 10.5 g fat, 3 g sat fat, 13 mg chol, 391 mg sodium MORE: 10 Healthy Snacks Every Stress Eater Should Keep Handy Creamy Veggie DipTOTAL TIME: SERVINGS 4 10 minutes + chilling time: ⅓ c reduced-fat sour cream ¼ c safflower oil (MUFA) 1 c 1% small curd cottage cheese ¼ med red onion, finely chopped (about ¼ c) 1 jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 lg clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce ¼ tsp salt
- WHISK together sour cream and oil in large bowl until smooth and creamy. Stir in cottage cheese, onion, chile pepper, garlic, lemon juice, and Worcestershire.2. ADD salt. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving. NUTRITION (per ½-cup serving) 200 cal, 8 g pro, 5 g carb, 0.5 g fiber, 17 g fat, 3 g sat fat, 13 mg chol, 395 mg sodium Yogurt and Cucumber DipTOTAL TIME10 minutes + chilling time 4 : SERVINGS: 1 c fat-free plain Greek-style yogurt ½ c tahini (MUFA) 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 lg cloves garlic, minced 1 med seedless cucumber (with skin), finely chopped (about 1 c) 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh mint 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh dill ½ tsp salt ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- STIR together yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic in large bowl until well combined. Mix in cucumber, mint, and dill.2. ADD salt and pepper. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving. NUTRITION (per ½-cup serving) 217 cal, 11 g pro, 11 g carb, 2 g fiber, 16 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 323 mg sodium MORE: 10 Best Snacks To Eat Before Your Workout