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Ingredients:
  • 6 oz spinach, frozen chopped, thawed (~1 cup)
  • 3 water chestnuts, whole (~2 1/3 tbsp)
  • 1 onion, green / scallion, minced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream, fat free
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise, reduced-calorie, cholesterol-free
  • 1 tbsp parsley, fresh italian / flat leaf, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp dill, dried
  • 1/8 tsp celery seed
  • 1/2 tsp salt, sea
  • 1/4 tsp pepper, black freshly ground
  • 20 crackers, whole wheat, low salt
Instructions:
  1. Prep
    1. Place the thawed spinach in a colander and rinse with water.
    2. Using your hands, gently squeeze out as much water as you can.
    3. Place the water chestnuts in a food processor and pulse until chopped.
    4. Add the spinach, onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, parsley, dill, celery seed, salt and pepper.
    5. Puree until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl to incorporate all the ingredients thoroughly.
    6. Serve with crackers.
Nutritional Facts
Nutrient (per serving)% DV
Calories 1417%
Total Fat 6g10%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Trans Fat 0g--
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 450mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 19g6%
    Dietary Fiber 4g15%
    Sugars 1g--
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 5146iu103%
Vitamin C 12mg21%
Calcium 102mg10%
Iron 2mg10%