Need a vegetable dip..Low cal etc.....

chetrog

I am eating a lot better and am trying to eat more vegetables. I really need to find a vegetable dip to help. Looking for someting low cal.. I have tried Greek yogurt and I can't eat it. It is so terrible I can't even eat more then one bite. Hoping anyone could suggest a dip. Thanks for your time.

flabassmcgee

Hummus. 2 tbsp-1/4 cup at a time, depending on your goals... It's freaking delicious.

Jaywalker_7

This may not be helpful at all considering your feelings about Greek yogurt, but have you tried adding Lipton Onion Soup mix packets to plain greek yogurt? Makes like a sour cream & onion dip but with the Greek yogurt so it's generally low in fat and high in protein. Again, sorry if you're 100% against Greek yogurt and that wasn't helpful. Otherwise, I just use a light creamy salad dressing to dip veggies in.

FitOldMomma

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cool-and-creamy-spinach-dip

Try this one, it's delicious! I don't use the low fat ranch dressing or other spices, I just add a Tablespoon of Uncle Dan's dry ranch dressing spice mix. I buy a jar of that at Costco- or you can just use an envelope of the mix.

FitOldMomma

Here's another one, no spinach. If you don't like the consistency of cottage cheese just whirl it in a food processor or blender.http://www.myrecipemagic.com/recipe/recipedetail/3-second-ranch-dip

chetrog

Thanks for the suggestions. I have tried to make ranch and spinach with Greek yogurt. I don't think i have ever had hummus. Going to try that tomorrow. Never tried a dip with cottage cheese. Gonna have to try that also. Thanks everyone.

iwantmydenimback

i really like using the laughing cow cheese wedges as dips/spreads for veg.

they make blue cheese, french onion, garlic and herb, so many flavors! you can spread them on celery, dip carrots or broccoli in them, bell peppers, whatever veg you want. and they're only 35 calories or so a wedge so you totally have a couple of them if you're eating a giant batch of veg.

SomeNights246

Spinach dip is pretty good. I definitely second that one.

I'm personally not a fan of hummus. Tried it once, and just tossed it out. lol But it's at least worth the try.

You could, also, use typical dressings or dips. A lot of people really like ranch. If you're worried about the calories adding up fast, they have low calorie options.

tomatoey

The veg I can eat raw is limited to salad stuff (spinach, shredded cabbage, sprouts, cucumber, etc), and I put oil and vinegar on that, or else carrots, corn, tomatoes, and very occasionally, red or orange peppers. Notice that all the non-salad ones are kind of sweet.

I definitely can't eat raw broccoli (or raw zucchini, mushrooms, kale, etc etc). I have to cook it to make it taste good to me. Boiled (for broccoli and cauliflower), steamed, sauteed or roasted, with a bit of olive oil and garlic. That's it, maybe a squeeze of lemon on the green things.

You can get your veg in soups, too, don't forget.

AngryViking1970

26minus60 wrote: »

i really like using the laughing cow cheese wedges as dips/spreads for veg.

they make blue cheese

What?! Why have I never seen this flavor? It needs to be in my belly immediately.

egomezz16

Bolt house farms makes yogurt based salad dressing. My favorite is salsa ranch

craftytasha

Hummus makes veggies appetizing and desirable. Store bought hummus is typically 30 calories per tablespoon. Here is my favorite recipe for homemade hummus http://www.inspiredtaste.net/15938/easy-and-smooth-hummus-recipe/ It's a bit higher in calories but much tastier with the fresh garlic and lemon juice.

badbradley

I think this came from cooking light. I don't honestly remember. It's surprisingly light, fresh and tasty. The yogurt just acts as a binder - you won't even taste it I promise.

Nutty Edamame Dip

2 cups frozen shelled edamame
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preparation

1. Combine edamame and garlic in a small saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above edamame. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until edamame is tender. Remove from heat; drain well.
2. Combine edamame, garlic, basil, pine nuts, and yogurt in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarsely ground. Add 1/4 cup water and remaining ingredients; process until almost smooth.

chetrog

I tried Hummus today for the first time. I liked it. I bought some from the grocery store. I got some that had some garlic in it. I definitely will be making it for myself and add some different type flavors. I like that i don't have to spread a lot of it over a pretzel/whatever. I don't know if it would be good for carrots , but i will try it sometime. Thanks for info everyone. I'm gonna check the links you guys have posted for the recipes etc.. Thanks all.

rainbowbow

i was going to suggest hummus but i see you tried it. Another suggestion i have for veggies (with the exception of celery BLECH) would be to make a vinagrette and lightly toss/drizzle it over them.

My recipe for that is:
In a bowl whisk together 1 teaspoon dijon or whole mustard with juice of half a lemon.
Add salt/pepper to your liking and then add in roughly 3 tablespoons of balsamic.
Mix well until its homogenous.
Then slowly add in roughly 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil whisking vigorously.

tada! Super delicious.

Hearts_2015

AngryViking1970 wrote: »

26minus60 wrote: »

i really like using the laughing cow cheese wedges as dips/spreads for veg.

they make blue cheese

What?! Why have I never seen this flavor? It needs to be in my belly immediately.

Wow, this is news to me as well! Blue Cheese, laughing cow? I might have to check this out. I used to eat it sometime back, oh maybe a couple years ago but the sodium is high so I cut it out for awhile. I may give the BC a try though.

Thanks!

OP...there are so many varieties of Greek Yogurt, anything from FAGE, to Chobani, varying textures and tastes. I think it's an acquired taste to eat it plain, some are simply smoother and less tart than others. I bet Fage plain would make a good dip. Instead of dumping a full packet of Hidden Valley powder in mine though, I sprinkle some in it and it gives it the flavor without all the junk in a full packet.

Sliced cukes, zucchini slices, baby carrots... you name it!

Good luck finding something you enjoy!

sizesixorbust

try plain greek yogurt + ranch packet + all the (texas pete) buffalo sauce your little heart desires. my house's modification on the famed buffalo chicken dip. tastes the same, much more healthy than cream cheese and actual ranch!
edit: i love it with celery. not sure how it would taste with vegetables that actually have flavor hahaha

jlp419

Low fat Greek yogurt and ranch dressing mix

hp0404

Looking for people to add for motivation and food ideas.:)

SrMaggalicious

mmmm...roasted red pepper hummus....

itsMcKay

Plain yogurt with ranch powder or popcorn seasoning and smoked paprika mixed in.

Hummus.

Tabouleh.

Zero-calorie bacon ranch: http://www.swansonvitamins.com/walden-farms-inc-calorie-free-dressing-bacon-ranch-12-fl-oz-bottle-s?SourceCode=INTL405&CAWELAID=530002460000047329&catargetid=530002460000108193&cadevice=c&mkwid=Q5kNoOtM&pcrid=67697600887&gclid=CL6pgcWg9cICFQpsfgoda7EAyQ

Enjoy!

haildodger

I make my own Hummus that's a variation on this recipe: Engine-2-hummus.

Very low calorie, and I use it in the veggie wraps that I make for lunch.

tkillion810

I like to use salsa. I'm not a fan of it, but you may like it - baba ganoush, it's made with roasted eggplant. I like to mix a few tbls of tahini with lemon juice and water. Great for dipping baby carrots, also great as a salad dressing. I've also made hummus without the chickpeas but using zucchini.

mkakids

Do you like mustard? I love dipping veggies in stone ground dijon, but there are LOTS of gourmet flavors out there. Typically 15cals a tablespoon.

I feel ya on the greek yogurt....that stuff is VILE. I cant stand the way it coats my mouth and leaves it feeling.......waxy?

daisyverma

A coworker of mine would use low fat sour cream and french onion soup mix

just mix the two and u have a low cal dip...she would crush the soup mix before adding it to the sour cream

dklibert

I find that just adding a tablespoon of mayo to the greek yogurt makes a huge difference in dips like ranch. Hummus is great too and you can make many different flavors.
soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2013/06/smoky-three-pepper-hummus.html

I tried the cottage cheese in a spinach dip it was great too.
soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2014/07/light-spinach-dip.html

khristyaxford

Lowfat sour cream and powdered ranch dip mix ---- soooo good!

HereLieWe

Today I steamed some turnips and made a dipping sauce using:

1 tbsp barbeque sauce
1 tbsp honey mustard
1 dash srriacha

Was about 60 calories and made an otherwise boring bowl of turnips pretty good