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Dip into a Healthful Appetizer- Santa Fe Sunset Dip 4-22-08
Forgo the usual cheese and crackers and surprise guests with this zesty dip at
your next gathering. Leagues above a store-bought snack, this homemade treat
brings fresh taste and sensible nutrition to any table. Unlike traditional
cheese-based spreads, which pack in the saturated fat and calories, this week’s
dip relies on reduced-fat cream cheese and an assortment of spices. It delivers
taste that you – and your waistline – can appreciate.
Santa Fe Sunset Dip
3 oz. sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
2 (7 oz.) jars roasted red peppers, drained
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp. ground cumin, or to taste
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice, or to taste or 1 drop
lemon essential oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
4 oz. reduced-fat Neufchâtel cream cheese, softened
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Dash of Tabasco or hot chili pepper sauce (optional)
Soak sun-dried tomatoes in hot water (enough to cover) for about 5 minutes.
Drain well, reserving 3 tablespoons of the soaking liquid.
In a food processor, purée red peppers, drained sun-dried tomatoes, garlic,
cumin, lemon juice, cilantro and scallion until smooth.
Add the cream cheese and purée again, adding enough of the reserved liquid to
thin the dip to the desired consistency. Blend until smooth. Add the black
pepper and hot sauce, if using, to taste.
Transfer the dip to a covered container and refrigerate up to 24 hours before
serving. Bring the dip to room temperature before serving. Serve with assorted
cut vegetables, Hazelnut Nut Thins,
Nana Banana's
Mexican or Italian Flax Crax or other gluten free cracker
Makes 8 servings (2 Tbsp. per serving).
Per serving: 80 calories, 3 g total fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 10 g
carbohydrates,
4 g protein, 2 g dietary fiber, 380 mg sodium.