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High-Protein-Cottage-Cheese-Giardiniera-Dip

High Protein Cottage Cheese Giardiniera Dip

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dip
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 garlic clove, sliced or roughly chopped
  • 1 small lemon, zested
  • 3/4 cup Chicago-Style mild (or hot) giardiniera, drained but DO NOT RINSE

TOPPINGS

  • 1/4 cup giardiniera (DO NOT DRAIN THE OIL), for topping
  • Fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • Chopped fresh parsley or green onion

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of a food processor or to a high-powered blender, add the cottage cheese, garlic, and lemon zest, and blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute, use a blender tamper or a spatula to scrape down the sides and get things moving as necessary. Next add in giardiniera and blend again for another 30 seconds or so.
  • Add to a shallow bowl and top with additional ¼ cup giardiniera and its oil. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top and some parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Serve as a dip with crackers, fresh cut vegetables or pita chips, spread it on a sandwich, or on a slice of toasted sourdough with with fresh herbs on top. This is great as a quesadilla dip, too!
Keyword High Protein Cottage Cheese Giardiniera Dip
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