I try to stay away from chips and dip, as they are so unhealthy. I had a surplus of cottage cheese I wanted to use before it went bad, and happened across this dip idea. It is delicious served with whole grain pita chips and/or fresh veggies. I was amazed at how yummy it is!
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| Yum!! Photo of dip after it had been refrigerated a few hours |
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Onion, chopped - I used about ¼ of a medium sized white onion
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
- Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
- 1½ cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 scallion, chopped - I subbed about 1 tablespoon of chopped shallot
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Directions
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until golden—12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and let cool.
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| French Onion Dip made with cottage Cheese! Photo taken immediately after blending ingredients. |
Puree cottage cheese in food processor until smooth; add onion mixture and remaining ingredients. Pulse until smooth. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve with fresh veggies or pita chips.
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