Christmas Confetti Dip
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Christmas Confetti Dip
YIELD Makes 8 (1/4-cup) servings
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Vegetables galore make this festive dip a favorite with kids of all ages. You don't even need to tell them that it's good for them too!
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INGREDIENTS
| 1 | cup fat-free or reduced-fat sour cream |
| 4 | teaspoons dry ranch-style salad dressing mix |
| 1/4 | cup finely chopped cucumber |
| 1/4 | cup finely chopped carrot |
| 1/4 | cup finely chopped red bell pepper |
| 1/4 | cup finely chopped zucchini |
| Bell pepper cutouts (optional) | |
| Assorted fresh vegetables, cut up (optional) | |
PREPARATION:
- Combine sour cream and dressing mix in medium bowl; mix well. Stir in chopped vegetables. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours for flavors to blend.
- Transfer dip to serving bowl. Garnish with bell pepper cutouts. Serve with assorted fresh vegetable dippers.
Quick Veggie Spread
Prepare Fresh Veggie Spread, substituting 1/4 cup dry vegetable soup mix for the chopped fresh vegetables. Makes about 1-1/2 cups spread.
Fresh Veggie Spread
Beat 12 ounces softened nonfat or reduced-fat cream cheese in medium bowl until creamy. Beat in enough nonfat or reduced-fat sour cream to reach desired consistency for spreading. Stir in 3 to 4 tablespoons each chopped red bell pepper, zucchini and carrot. Stir in 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed or dried oregano. Spread on assorted crackers or party rye bread slices. Makes about 2 cups spread.
Dilly of a Dip
Substitute 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded cucumber for the 1 cup finely chopped vegetables listed above. Stir in 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed or dried basil. Makes about 1-3/4 cups dip.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Serving Size: | 1/4 cup |
| Cholesterol | 1 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Fiber | <1 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Calories | 31 |
| Sodium | 37 mg |
| Calories from Fat | 26 % |
| Saturated Fat | <1 g |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Vegetable | 1 |
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