Do the words “low-fat” make you worried when it comes to a veggie dip? They shouldn’t. We’ve found a tasty, easy to make dip that won’t make you feel guilty going back for seconds...or thirds! Check out this low-fat, low-calorie dip that’s sure to be a hit for any event. 

Makes about 2 cups of dip 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 
• 1⁄4 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt 
• 1 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed 2 tsp dried parsley 
• 1⁄2 tsp dried dill 
• 1⁄2 tsp garlic powder 
• 1⁄2 tsp onion powder 
• 1⁄4 tsp dried basil 
• 1⁄8 tsp black pepper 
• Salt to taste 

Directions: 

• Place the cottage cheese, greek yogurt, and lemon juice into a high powder blender or food processor. Blend on low or medium speed until smooth and thick. 
• Stop the blender or processor, add in the spices, then pulse a few times to combine. Add salt to taste, if desired. 
• Pour into a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes until chilled before serving! 

Notes: 

• The dip consistency will vary depending on the moisture content of your cottage cheese. Using a low-fat small curd cottage cheese yields the best results. 
• The longer you blend, and the higher the blending speed, the thinner your dip will be. If you find your dip is too thin, simply pour it into a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes - 1 hour to thicken before serving. 
• You can use dairy-free versions of greek yogurt and cottage cheese if needed. If you can’t find cottage cheese, try replacing it with more greek yogurt or soft silken tofu.

LAUREN | FOOD BLOGGER Lauren is a former athlete from Minnesota who shares all kinds of gluten free recipes on her blog, Zest and Lemons. She has a passion for cooking and  photography, and loves to help others learn more about Celiac Disease. She is also an oatmeal enthusiast and is always making a mess in the kitchen.