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Healthier Spinach Dip with Greek Yogurt

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

 

Looking for a little bit of green to add to your day (other than the green beer)?

 

 

Healthy Spinach Dip low calorie high protein Christy Brissette media dietitian nutrition and food expert best media nutritionist

Here’s a quick and easy Spinach Dip makeover that’s lower in calories and packed with protein and calcium. If you are having some alcoholic beverages tonight, serve this with a whole grain bread to help slow things down. Drinking on an empty stomach is no good!

 

As an afternoon snack or party appetizer, I love having this dip with veggie sticks like carrots, colourful bell peppers, cucumber spears, sugar snap peas and a few seedy crackers.

Healthy Spinach Dip low calorie high protein Christy Brissette media dietitian nutrition and food expert best media nutritionist
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This healthier version of spinach dip packs in the health benefits of spinach and features Greek yogurt for powerful protein and calcium, nutrients that help satisfy.
  • CourseAppetizer, Condiment, Lots of Leftovers, Potluck, Snack
  • Cuisineamerican, Canadian, Comfort Food, Holidays, Middle Eastern, Party Food, Sports Night, Turkish
Servings Prep Time
2 cups 7 min
Servings Prep Time
2 cups 7 min
Healthy Spinach Dip low calorie high protein Christy Brissette media dietitian nutrition and food expert best media nutritionist
Healthier Spinach Dip with Greek Yogurt
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This healthier version of spinach dip packs in the health benefits of spinach and features Greek yogurt for powerful protein and calcium, nutrients that help satisfy.
  • CourseAppetizer, Condiment, Lots of Leftovers, Potluck, Snack
  • Cuisineamerican, Canadian, Comfort Food, Holidays, Middle Eastern, Party Food, Sports Night, Turkish
Servings Prep Time
2 cups 7 min
Servings Prep Time
2 cups 7 min
Ingredients
  • 1 cup frozen spinach (150 grams)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 cups fat free Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp za'atar
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 3 tbsp chopped mint
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Instructions
  1. Defrost the frozen spinach in the microwave.
  2. Add the garlic cloves to a mortar and pestle with the salt. Crush until you get a paste. If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can mince the garlic and crush it using the side of your knife.
  3. Put the yogurt, lemon juice and za'atar in a medium bowl. Add the garlic paste and mix. Stir in the fresh herbs, reserving a tbsp to sprinkle on top.
  4. Serve with whole grain pita, pumpernickel bread, seed crackers or vegetable sticks.
Recipe Notes

The longer this dip sits in the fridge, the better it tastes. The perfect make-ahead recipe!

 

Nutrition Facts
Healthier Spinach Dip with Greek Yogurt
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 953mg 40%
Potassium 417mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 7g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin A 211%
Vitamin C 80%
Calcium 41%
Iron 15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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