Lemon Herb Cottage Cheese Dip

If you love to snack and are looking to increase your protein intake, this Lemon Herb Cottage Cheese Dip is a great way to achieve that. Cottage cheese is blended with lemon, chives, onion powder and garlic to create a light and flavorful dip that is quick and easy. It is perfect to dip veggies or crackers or even spread it on a sandwich for extra flavor. This dip is so smooth that even people who don't think they like cottage cheese will enjoy it. This is the perfect springtime snack!

Course appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Servings

Calories 62kcal

Author Steph

Equipment

blender or food processor
microplane, zester or cheese grater

Ingredients

16 oz reduced fat cottage cheese used: Good Culture 2%
1 tbsp olive oil
½ lemon zested and juiced
1 tsp dried chives
1 tsp onion powder
2 cloves garlic grated
¼-½ tsp kosher salt to taste
2 tbsp dill fresh
fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and emulsify until the curds are broken down and the cheese is silky smooth.
Add the olive oil, chives, onion powder, salt (start with ¼ tsp) and pepper.
Zest and juice ½ of a lemon into the mixture.
Grate the garlic using a microplane.
Stir all ingredients to combine and taste for seasoning, add more salt if desired. Fold in the dill.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

WW Points:

1/4 cup serving = 2 WW Points

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