This light spinach dish made with healthier reduced-fat ingredients will save 84 calories and 10 grams of fat per serving when compared to traditional versions.
¼ Cup Serving = 54 calories
Ingredients:
1 small shallot, peeled
1 5 oz. can water chestnuts,
rinsed
½ cup reduced-fat cream
cheese (Neufchatel)
½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
¼ cup non-fat plain yogurt
1 tbsp. lemon juice
½ tsp. salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
6 ozs. baby spinach
2 tbsps. chopped fresh chives
Preparation:
Pulse shallot and water chestnuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add cream cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper and pulse until just combined. Add spinach and chives and pulse until blended well.
Tips:
Can be made ahead. Cover and refrigerate
for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.