I need something healthy to dip raw veggies in... Help?

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  • pouringraina
    pouringraina Posts: 106 Member
    I make hummus myself, but I don't put Olive Oil or Tahini (sesame seed paste) in it. Out of 120 calories, olive oil has 120 calories from fat, or 100% fat! So I use a can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans), 2 cloves of garlic, lemon juice, and water. It is still very tasty, and only has 31 calories per serving and only 1 gram of fat :)
  • AdrienneHart84
    AdrienneHart84 Posts: 6 Member
    Sabra brand garlic hummus is my favorite
  • oddree80
    oddree80 Posts: 71 Member
    Salsa!
  • Natelywills
    Natelywills Posts: 71
    I sometimes like to use salsa. The garden salsa type you get from the deli (not the jars because it's REALLY processed and sodium rich) is great if you cut up celery and scoop the salsa out. I LOVE Scoops but they're way too calorie heavy so I do that when I watch TV instead. You can also mix spicy salsa with fat free sour cream or fat free ranch for a southwestern dip. YUM!
  • evans72002
    evans72002 Posts: 89 Member
    Bump
  • my2gr8boys
    my2gr8boys Posts: 39 Member
    I have been making the Skinny Taste low fat buttermilk ranch dressing. I use it on salads & for dipping veggies. It's only 52 calories for a 1/4 cup, and it's delicious!
  • Spanaval
    Spanaval Posts: 1,200 Member
    I got a Jalapeno Greek Yogurt dip from Costco. A little bit goes a looong way, anit's 50 cals for 2 tbsp.
  • Natelywills
    Natelywills Posts: 71
    <<stolen>> thanks!!!!!
  • bshedwick
    bshedwick Posts: 659 Member
    Jalapeno Greek Yogurt dip - +1

    Hummus
  • MinkyMoo13
    MinkyMoo13 Posts: 354 Member
    tzatziki dip it's like mint and cucumber.. very very low cal! I love this with raw veg!
  • msudaisy28
    msudaisy28 Posts: 267 Member
    Hummus!! Or Laughing Cow cheese wedges...
  • MarilynBraxton
    MarilynBraxton Posts: 1
    I use bell peppers all the colors red, green, yellow, and orange plus cucumbers
  • cattracy0829
    cattracy0829 Posts: 177 Member
    Hummus or Guacamole
  • katiew00t
    katiew00t Posts: 164
    Check out Bolthouse Farms dressings. They even have ranch, and 2 T are only 45 calories. Tastes delicious!! I'm also a fan of their Raspberry Merlot Vinaigrette, and am wanting to try their mango vinaigrette.

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  • hbkanumalla
    hbkanumalla Posts: 61 Member
    bumping this so I can come back to it...these dips sound great!
  • pajomu
    pajomu Posts: 25 Member
    Tzatziki yogurt dip...I really like Hannah brand, which I found at Costco. Trader Joe's sells some as well.

    I've never tried it, but you can make it yourself too. Just search for tzatziki and you'll find a lot of info.

    I also use it as a salad dressing, a "sauce" for meats, anything. Yum!
  • kerrymh
    kerrymh Posts: 912 Member
    Probably already mentioned but hummus, or make a dip with greek yogurt.
  • Cmurphy968
    Cmurphy968 Posts: 2
    Hi!
    One of my go to snacks is usually veggies or fruit, but most of the time I'm like you and like to have some kind of dip the spice things up. What I love is hummus. The first time I ever tried hummus I actually hated it, but then I found this kind - Roasted red pepper hummus. The brand name is Anthenos. It's awesome and only 75 calories for 2 tbls.! And it has protein so it will help to fill you up!!! I actually love it with veggies and these baked whole wheat pita chips!! They are the Anthenos one and really low in calories too! Hope this helps :-)
  • sjeagle30
    sjeagle30 Posts: 292 Member
    I just use fat free sour cream and the dry packet of hidden valley ranch. It low calorie. a little sodium but not too bad if you only need a tablespoon
  • KXanthos
    KXanthos Posts: 189 Member
    Hummus!!! And it comes in various flavors. SOOOO yummy!
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    So many good ideas, I don't know which to try. About to head out to the grocery store... ahhh! I think it's hummus for the win. Maybe a small container of yogurt so I can try that too.
  • andreanicole686
    andreanicole686 Posts: 406 Member
    Hummus is yummy!
  • KXanthos
    KXanthos Posts: 189 Member
    Jicama is delicous in hummus. :-)
  • HisPathDaily
    HisPathDaily Posts: 672 Member
    tzatziki ... it's a cucumber/yogurt ish sauce ... also AWESOME for those of you Tunafish Sandwhich lovers who want to drop the mayo ... it's not the same, but a good alternative for sure!
  • HotBodUnderConstruction
    HotBodUnderConstruction Posts: 420
    I grill asparagus and dip it in tzatziki sauce...I absolutely LOVE the combo :)
  • Learning2LuvLindsay
    Learning2LuvLindsay Posts: 1,142 Member
    I agree with other peeps...Hummus! Yummy!
  • lafter71
    lafter71 Posts: 2 Member
    A friend of mine uses a fat free ranch with a little hot sauce added. Not sure if it's healthy but I use hummus and babaganoush (spelling...? :D )
  • HisPathDaily
    HisPathDaily Posts: 672 Member
    Most larger grocery stores (and places like Whole Foods [aka whole paycheck] or Trader Joe's have it too)
  • VeganPanda
    VeganPanda Posts: 582 Member
    I love Sabra brand's Pine Nut hummus. Yummus!
  • krissypea79
    krissypea79 Posts: 362 Member
    Tzatziki Greek yogurt dip!!! You can find it in the produce section, or make your own - I do that when I run out!!

    Plain Greek yogurt
    1/2 cucumber, cut into small pieces
    Dill
    Black pepper
    Garlic powder
    Lemon juice
    Salt (if you want, I don't use it)

    Not only is it great with veggies, I use it on my chicken and fish, too!

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