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Makes 4 cups (1 L)
Approximate preparation time: 6 minutes, plus
optional 2 hours for resting
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large
work bowl of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor. Process the
Parmesan until finely chopped; remove and reserve. Add
the fresh herbs to the work bowl; pulse to chop, about 5
pulses. Add remaining ingredients, including reserved
Parmesan; pulse 5 times to combine, and then process
until all ingredients are incorporated.
Allow dip to rest at least 2 hours in refrigerator for
flavours to develop. Remove from refrigerator ½ hour
before serving.
Nutritional information per serving (¼ cup (50 ml) ):
Calories 41 (52% from fat)
|
carb. 3g
|
pro. 2g
|
fat 2g
|
sat. fat 1g
|
chol. 2mg
|
sod. 115mg
|
calc. 73mg
|
fiber 0g
1 ounce (30 G) parmesan,
cut into ½-inch (1.25 cm)
cubes
2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh
mint
¼ cup (50 ml) fresh basil
¼ cup (50 ml) fresh parsley
2 jars (12-ounce (340 G) )
artichoke hearts
16 ounces (453 G) plain low-
fat yoGurt
½ teaspoon (2 ml) lemon zest
½ teaspoon (2 ml) freshly
Ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) kosher
salt
teaspoon (0.5 ml) freshly
Ground nutmeG
A delicious lowfat dip for crudités or chips.
ARTICHOKE AND HERB YOGURT DIP
Makes 3 cups (750 ml)
Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large
work bowl of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor. With the
machine running, drop the garlic through the small feed
tube to finely chop. Add the jalapeño to the work bowl
and pulse 5 times to chop. Add the onion and pulse 4
times to chop. Add the cilantro and pulse 3 times to
chop. Add the tomatoes and pulse 3 times to chop.
Scoop out the insides of the avocados directly into work
bowl and add the lime juice and salt. Pulse until desired
consistency is achieved, about 10 to 12 pulses.
Nutritional information per serving (¼ cup (50 ml) ):
Calories 76 (73% from fat)
|
carb. 5g
|
pro. 1g
|
fat 7g
|
sat. fat 1g
|
chol. 0mg
|
sod. 104mg
|
calc. 8mg
|
fiber 3g
Make our fresh guacamole for the Sunday game or serve alongside
quesadillas for a fun dinner night.
CHUNKY GUACAMOLE
1 Garlic clove
½ jalapeño pepper,
cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm)
pieces
½ small onion, cut into
1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
1 tablespoon (15 ml)
cilantro
¼ cup (50 ml) Grape
tomatoes
3 ripe avocados, halved,
pits removed
1 to 2 tablespoons (15-30 ml)
fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon (2 ml)
kosher salt