HIGH PROTEIN SPINACH DIP
This spinach dip is much lower calorie and higher in protein than the original one. By swapping the traditional cream cheese base with fat free cottage cheese you add extra nutrition while keeping the same creaminess we all know and love!
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g
Ingredients
- 200 g cottage cheese, low fat
- 100 g spinach, cooked
- 20 g shredded cheese I used Swiss cheese but can be parmesan, cheddar, mozzarella …you do you
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Video
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor with the seasoning until a smooth consistency.
- Chop the spinach finely and cook them on a pan with a bit of salt. I used fresh spinach but you can use frozen as well.
- Remove the excess water from the spinach.
- Mix the blended cottage cheese and spinach with half of the shredded cheese, and put in a ramequin.
- Put the other half of the shredded cheese on top and sprinkle with pepper.
- Bake in the airfryer for 15min at 180C, or longer in the oven until the cheese is nicely browned.
Notes
Serve immediately with your favorite crackers, veggies or toasted bread!
You can also serve it as a side dish with your favorite protein.
