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Spinach Dip

October 6, 2026 by dinnertonight

Looking for a nutritious appetizer or snack? This Spinach Dip is packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients!

  • High in protein from cottage cheese
  • Loaded with vitamins and minerals from spinach
  • A great source of calcium for bone health
  • Creamy, delicious, and lower in fat than many traditional dips

Serve with fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or pita chips for a satisfying snack everyone will enjoy.

Healthy eating doesn’t have to mean giving up your favorite foods. Simple ingredient swaps can add nutrition while keeping great taste!

 Give this nutritious dip a try and let us know what you think!

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Spinach dip recipe on a platter with a side of crackers, sliced cucumbers, and carrots.
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Ingredients
  • 2 cup 2% fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 8 ounces water chestnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots grated
  • 10 ounces frozen spinach thawed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 2 cups cucumber sliced
  • 10 ounces whole wheat crackers
Servings: 4 Tablespoon Servings
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Instructions
  1. In a food processor add the cottage cheese and blend till smooth. Add to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add Greek yogurt to the cottage cheese mixture and combine.
  3. Add the red onion, water chestnuts, grated carrots, spinach, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and salt to the cottage cheese mixture. Stir until combined and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  4. Place spinach dip in and serving bowl and serve with baby carrots, cucumbers and whole wheat crackers.
Recipe Notes

Spinach Dip Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 tablespoon (97g) servings per container 24 Amount per serving Calories 100 % Daily Value Total Fat 2.5 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0.5 g 3 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 240 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 15 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 5 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 62 mg 4 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 216 mg 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: app, appetizer, dip, dips, snack, Snacks, spinach

Pumpkin Hummus

October 26, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

This delicious pumpkin hummus makes a great snack, appetizer, or side dish to any meal!Pumpkin Hummus recipe, plated with pita chips on a white plate and light green napkin.

Pumpkin Hummus recipe, plated with pita chips on a white plate and light green napkin.
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Servings
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Pumpkin Hummus recipe, plated with pita chips on a white plate and light green napkin.
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  • CourseAppetizers, Side Dishes, Snacks
Servings
12
Servings
12
Ingredients
  • 1 15 ounce low sodium garbanzo beans
  • 2 15 ounce pumpkin puree unsalted
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
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  1. Puree garbanzo beans in a food processor.
  2. Add pumpkin puree and mix well
  3. Add garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, and paprika. Mix well.
  4. If this recipe is too bland, add more cumin and paprika to taste.
Recipe Notes

Pumpkin Hummus Nutrition Facts Serving size (111g) servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 70 % Daily Value Total Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 50 mg 2 % Total Carbohydrate 11 g 4 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 3 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 39 mg 4 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 211 mg 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, dip, dips, fall, Heart Healthy, hummus, pumpkin, pumpkins, recipe, recipes, side dish, Side Dishes, snack, Snacks, Vegetarian

Going Greek Dip

August 13, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

This morsel of Greek cuisine is a fantastic  and easy addition to your lunch or afternoon snack routine!

Going Greek Dip
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Servings Prep Time
4 1/2 cup servings 15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 1/2 cup servings 15 minutes
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Servings Prep Time
4 1/2 cup servings 15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 1/2 cup servings 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces hummus
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese reduced-fat
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives sliced
  • 1 medium pepperoncini chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 1/2 medium cucumber chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl, garnish, and serve with pita wedges or sliced vegetables for dipping.
  2. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is for dip only.

Going Greek Dip Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 cup (137g) 4 Amount per serving Calories 180 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 590 mg 26 % Total Carbohydrate 12 g 4 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 8 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 117 mg 10 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 291 mg 6 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, appetizers, dip, dips, easy, greek, hummus, recipe, recipes, school, side dish, Side Dishes, snack, Snacks, spring, summer, Vegetarian

Black Bean Salsa with Pineapple

July 20, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Black bean salsa with pineapple, plated with crackers.
Black Bean Salsa with Pineapple
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Black bean salsa with pineapple, plated with crackers.
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Ingredients
  • 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple tidbits in natural juice drained but reserve juice
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 6 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 seeded jalapeno pepper minced
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  1. 1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Toss and serve.
Recipe Notes

Black Bean Salsa with Pineapple Nutrition Facts Serving size (187g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 140 % Daily Value Total Fat 2.5 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 100 mg 4 % Total Carbohydrate 24 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 6 g 21 % Total Sugars 10 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 5 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 38 mg 2 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 408 mg 8 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, appetizers, bean, beans, dip, dips, fruit, fruits, pineapple, protein, recipe, recipes, side dish, Side Dishes, snack, Snacks, Vegetarian

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