Rainy Day Spinach Dip

When kids are watching TV, they can lose track of how much they're putting away. So when a rainy afternoon comes along, just set down a bowl of Rainy Day Spinach Dip and some raw vegetables. They'll love it, even if they know it's good for them!

Course Sauces, Dips & Spreads
Prep. Time 15 mins
Cooking Time 20 mins
Yields 8 servings

Preparation
Nutritional Info
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Preparation

What You Need

1 can (19 oz / 540 mL) chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1/4 tsp (1 ml) clove garlic

1 cup (250 ml) packed fresh baby spinach

1 cup (250 ml) shredded Canadian Havarti cheese

1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper or

hot pepper sauce

1/4 cup (60 ml) water

Salt and pepper, to taste

Carrots or

any other raw vegetables (celery, cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, etc.)

Variety of bread (mini-pita bread, nan bread, etc.)

Instructions

Use a food processor fitted with a metal blade to combine chickpeas, minced garlic and spinach. Pulse until chickpeas and spinach are finely chopped, scraping the sides of the bowl, if necessary. Add cheese, lemon juice and pepper and pulse until blended. Gradually add enough water to thin the dip to desired consistency. Transfer to a serving bowl.

For a warm dip, transfer to a small baking dish. Bake in preheated 350 °F (180 °C) oven or toaster oven for about 20 minutes or until warmed through.

Serve with veggies and breads for dipping.

Tips

For a warm dip : To microwave, transfer to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on Medium (50 %) power for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once, or until warmed through.

The dip can be prepared, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Add more water before serving if it gets too thick. Orange juice can be used in place of the lemon juice.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 122 Calories
Protein: 6 g
Carbohydrate: 16 g
Fat: 4 g
Fibre: 3 g
Sodium: 308 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 9 % / 96 mg
Folate: 24 %
Vitamin B6: 18 %
Vitamin B12: 16 %
Zinc: 12 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.

2 out of 3 Canadians are not getting enough milk products every day. Discover the multiple benefits of milk products and learn more about the recommended number of servings.
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