1. Creamy Spinach Dip<br />http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/creamy_spinach_dip.html<br />From EatingWell: January/February 2009<br />lefttopTry this light spinach dip made healthier with reduced-fat cream cheese, nonfat yogurt and low-fat cottage cheese instead of full-fat cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream. It will save you a whopping 84 calories and 10 grams of fat per serving when compared to traditional versions. Serve it with pita chips and crunchy vegetables or spread it on a sandwich.<br />Ingredients<br />1 small shallot, peeled<br />1 5-ounce can water chestnuts, rinsed<br />1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, (Neufchâtel)<br />1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese<br />1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt<br />1 tablespoon lemon juice<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />Freshly ground pepper, to taste<br />6 ounces baby spinach<br />2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives<br />Preparation<br />Pulse shallot and water chestnuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add cream cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper and pulse until just combined. Add spinach and chives and pulse until incorporated.<br />Nutrition<br />Per 1/4-cup serving : 54 Calories; 3 g Fat; 2 g Sat; 1 g Mono; 10 mg Cholesterol; 4 g Carbohydrates; 4 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 222 mg Sodium; 102 mg Potassium<br />Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat<br />Tips & Notes<br />Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.<br />