Have any healthy dip recipes?

Frost

We have friends coming to visit in about two weeks who don't share the fitness bug. I want to have tasty things to snack on that we can all enjoy. Would love healthy dip recipes and hors d'oeuvre ideas would rock!

Frost

We have friends coming to visit in about two weeks who don't share the fitness bug. I want to have tasty things to snack on that we can all enjoy. Would love healthy dip recipes and hors d'oeuvre ideas would rock!

3babybeans

Salsa is great, you just have to watch what you dip into it! Also (as it has been the rave around here lately) hummus is a great dip!

There's my 2 little ideas. HTH! :flowerforyou:

Cindysunshine

For a basic ranch dip I mix ranch seasoning in fat free or light sour cream. Hidden valley makes seasoning that's taco/ranch flavored. It's yummy and would be great with tortilla chips. Spinich dip can be made with low cal cream cheese /sour cream. YUM! Wrap low sodium ham around laughing cow cheese or cream cheese. Put an olive on each roll with a toothpick. You could get high fiber crackers and top them with laughing cow. I think if you go to a cooking light web site you could find tons of ideas. What about shrimp cocktail? Cindy

Brandiann

Here are some healthy version dips:

7 Layer Dip
Serves: 12 (approx. 1/3 cup + 2 Tablespoons)

1 (16 oz.) Can Fat Free Refried Beans
2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning Mix
1 Cup Light Sour Cream
1 Cup Chunky Salsa
1 Cup Shredded Lettuce
1/4 Cup Green Onions, sliced
1 Cup Chopped Tomatoes
2 oz. Ripe Sliced Olives

Lightly spray the bottom of an 8 or 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. You can also make this on a small platter or any decorative dish if taking it to a party. In a small bowl, combine the refried beans and taco seasoning. Spread evenly into the bottom of the dish. Next spread a layer of sour cream, followed by the salsa, lettuce, onions and tomatoes. Top with olives. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Serve with baked tortilla chips (or regular if you’d like).


Per Serving: Per Serving: 73 Calories; 1g Fat (11.9% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 3mg Cholesterol; 403mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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Spinach Dip
Makes 2 cups
Serving size is 1/2 cup

1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach -- thawed and squeezed
1/2 cup waterchestnut, canned -- chopped
8 scallions -- thinly sliced

In blender or food processor, puree yogurt, ricotta cheese, lemon juice, garlic, salt, & pepper. Transfer to medium bowl. Stir in spinach, water chestnuts, scallions. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.

Per Serving: 78 Calories; 3g Fat (28.9% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 10mg Cholesterol; 356mg Sodium.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Serves: 10 (approx. 1/3 cup each)

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
1 (12.5 oz.) Can 99% Fat Free Chicken in water, drained
1/4 Cup Hot Sauce
1 (8 oz.) Package Fat Free Cream Cheese
1/2 Tablespoon Fat Free Ranch Dip Mix
1/2 Cup Fat Free Sour Cream
1 Cup Fat Free Cheddar Cheese
1 (4 oz.) Can Diced Green Chilies

In a medium microwave safe bowl; combine the chicken, hot sauce, cream cheese, ranch mix, sour cream, cheddar cheese and green chilies. Mix well to combine. Microwave 30 seconds at a time, stirring often until the mixture is warm and smooth. Serve warm with baked tortilla chips or crackers.

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Brandiann

We have friends coming to visit in about two weeks who don't share the fitness bug. I want to have tasty things to snack on that we can all enjoy. Would love healthy dip recipes and hors d'oeuvre ideas would rock!

I wasn't sure what kind of dips you where looking for i.e cracker, fruits, etc..

MyaPapaya75

hummus or salsa homemade make the best dips

keiko

I can't eat alot of dairy but can have yogurt so I like the knorr vegetable package mixed with plain yogurt.
It's good on baked potatoes too instead of sour cream. Even my DH ate it and liked it.

FitnessGeek

I tried this dip with a freshly steamed artichoke, it was great.

Yogurt Dip
1 cup plain sugar-free yogurt
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1/2 tbsp green onions
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin, ground
pinch cayenne pepper
pinch ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

arewethereyet

tsiziki. it is greek yogurt with spices and cucumber. I am addicted to this stuff. Good on veggies and pita chips. low fat and yummo!:flowerforyou:

3babybeans

I tried this dip with a freshly steamed artichoke, it was great.

Yogurt Dip
1 cup plain sugar-free yogurt
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1/2 tbsp green onions
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin, ground
pinch cayenne pepper
pinch ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

I bet this would be SUUUUUPER good using plain, greek yogurt. YUM!

arewethereyet

I tried this dip with a freshly steamed artichoke, it was great.

Yogurt Dip
1 cup plain sugar-free yogurt
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1/2 tbsp green onions
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin, ground
pinch cayenne pepper
pinch ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

I bet this would be SUUUUUPER good using plain, greek yogurt. YUM!

mmmmmmmm gonna do that his weekend!:drinker:

Frost

Thanks everyone! You rock! Great ideas!