Recipe: Touchdown herb dip
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Use Greek yogurt to make your own healthier version of ranch dip.
Ranch lovers rejoice! Greek yogurt makes your favorite dipping sauce a not-so-guilty pleasure. This dip is great with homemade tortilla chips, veggies, as a spread or however you like!
Serves 8
Ingredients:
- 16 ounces of non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium Mrs. Dash (or seasoning of choice)
- 1-2 scallions
Directions:
Chop scallions, both the white and green parts.
In a medium-sized bowl, stir seasoning and scallions into plain non-fat Greek yogurt.
Refrigerate at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to combine. Best when chilled overnight.
Serve in a chilled bowl.
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 33 calories, 0g fat, 3g carbohydrates, 5.5g protein, 26mg sodium
Recipe from Cecelia Jacobson, Registered Dietitian for the Oregon Heart and Vascular Institute at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend.
Cecelia Jacobson RD
Cecelia Jacobson, RD, LD, CDCES, is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist for PeaceHealth in Oregon. She has been providing adult nutrition counseling and diabetes education for more than 20 years. Cecelia also conducts monthly cooking demonstrations, health fairs, and wellness outreach. She is passionate about helping her patients obtain sustainable diet and lifestyle changes in line with their goals. Cecelia grew up near Bellingham, Washington and graduated from Bastyr University. When she is not at work, you can find her outdoors or volunteering. She has ridden Cycle Oregon multiple times on the Candle Lighters, Ride For a Child team. She also loves to camp, hike and tend to her small garden to create culinary experiments at home.
