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Feta, herb & bacon dip

This is the Feta, herb & bacon dip recipe.

  • Prep: 15 min
  • Cooking: 5 min
Yields About 1½ cups (375 mL)
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini, cubed
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh chives, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) Canadian Feta crumbled, divided
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) cooked bacon, crumbled
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Preparation

In a small saucepan, add zucchini and ¼ cup (60 mL) water. Bring to a boil and cook, covered, for 5 minutes. Cool with cold water, then drain.

In a food processor, add cooled zucchini, herbs, sour cream and ½ cup (125 mL) Feta and process until well combined. Season generously with pepper.

Transfer preparation to a bowl. Sprinkle with bacon and remaining Feta.

Serve with raw vegetables and crackers.

Tips

Variations:
Cheese alternatives: Canadian Ricotta, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese.

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Nutritional information

Per serving
Energy: 76 Calories
Protein: 5 g
Carbohydrate: 3 g
Fat: 5 g
Fibre: 0.4 g
Sodium: 241 mg

Top 5 Nutrients

(% DV*)
Calcium: 10 % / 111 mg
Riboflavin: 13 %
Selenium: 13 %
Vitamin B12: 18 %
Vitamin C: 12 %