Creamy Herb Dip

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Served with either chips or vegetable crudites, these dips won't last long on a holiday table.

Servings: 1-1/2 cups (375 mL)

Ingredients:

Nutritional Info
Per 1 tbsp (15 mL) : about -
cal 57
pro 1 g
total fat 6 g
sat. fat 2 g
carb 1 g
fibre 0 g
chol 9 mg
sodium 42 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 1%
iron 1%
vit A 3%
folate 1%

Preparation:

In food processor, pulse together sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, salt and pepper until combined.

Herbs: Add oregano, thyme, garlic powder and onion powder; pulse to combine, scraping down side as necessary.

Additional Information

  • Variations
    Creamy Curry Dip: Omit salt, pepper and Herbs. Substitute 1 tbsp (15 mL) mild curry paste and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground turmeric.

    Creamy Red Pepper Dip: Omit Herbs. Substitute 2 roasted red peppers, patted dry; 1 clove garlic, minced; and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried basil.

    Creamy Caramelized Onion Dip: Omit salt, pepper and Herbs. In large saucepan, heat 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil over medium-low heat; cook 1 Spanish onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme; and pinch each salt and pepper until tender and golden, 30 minutes. Add to food processor along with 1 tsp (5 mL) red wine vinegar.

    Creamy Avocado Dip: Omit Herbs. Substitute 1 avocado, peeled and chopped; 1 green onion, sliced; and 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice.


Source

Canadian Living Magazine: January 2009




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