Mama w her babies

Mama w her babies

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Southwestern Veggie Dip





1 lb................. Fat Free Cottage Cheese
2 Tbs............. Roasted Green Chilies
2 Tbs............. Red Wine Vinegar
½ tsp.............. Ground Cumin
½ tsp.............. Oregano
½ tsp.............. Garlic Powder
1 tsp............... Onion Powder
¼ tsp.............. Tabasco
1 tsp............... Kosher salt
pinch.............. White Pepper

1.    Place ingredients in a food processor and puree until creamy.

I am not a cottage cheese person much less fat free but the vinegar gives this dip a cream cheesy flavor.  You can change the flavor profile by using different spices in place of the cumin, oregano, and green chilies.  The vinegar can also be changed.  Try balsamic vinegar in place of the red wine vinegar with fresh basil and oregano.  …Or better yet add a little blue cheese with that.  If you want a good fruit dip try fresh mint, white vinegar, some type of berry and a little sugar, leaving out the chilies cumin, oregano, and garlic.

This dip can be served with veggies, chips or as a dressing by increasing the amount of vinegar.  Cottage cheese is high in protein and has no fat as long as you use the fat free so there is no guilt.  

Be creative, have fun and enjoy!!!