1 small shallot, peeled
 5 oz (1 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 oz baby spinach
 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1

Pulse shallot and water chestnuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped.

2

Add cream cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and pulse until just combined.

3

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.

Ingredients

 1 small shallot, peeled
 5 oz (1 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 oz baby spinach
 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives

Directions

1

Pulse shallot and water chestnuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped.

2

Add cream cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and pulse until just combined.

3

Add spinach and chives and pulse until blended well.

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