It’s amazing what a healthy spin we were able to put on this great spinach dip by using fresh leek, more spinach, whole wheat bread, and lower fat cheese and mayo. No need to feel guilty as you reach for a second helping!
Original recipe makes 1 bread bowl dip
Ingredients
1 cup light mayonnaise
1 (16 ounce) container light sour cream
1 leek, washed and finely chopped (white and green parts)
1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (1 pound) loaf round whole wheat bread
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PREP
15 mins
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READY IN
6 hrs 15 mins
Directions
- Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, leek, water chestnuts, salt, pepper, and chopped spinach in a bowl. Chill in the refrigerator 6 hours or overnight.
- Remove top and interior of whole wheat bread to make a bowl. Fill with spinach mixture. Tear removed bread chunks into pieces for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 111 kcal
Carbohydrates: 10.6 g
Cholesterol: 11 mg
Fat: 6.2 g
Fiber: 1.7 g
Protein: 3.6 g
Sodium: 210 mg
