Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
1 tsp

olive oil

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 tsp

garlic

minced

10 oz

frozen spinach

thawed and squeezed dry

0.5 cup

fat free sour cream

0.33 cup

fat free milk

2 tbsp

light mayonnaise

1 tbsp

white vinegar

1 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

dried dill weed

0.25 tsp

ground red pepper

8 oz

water chestnuts

drained and chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet.

Step 3
~3 min

Sauté the onion and garlic for about 3 minutes, until softened.

Step 4
~3 min

Transfer the cooked onion and garlic to a food processor or food chopper.

Step 5
~3 min

Add the thawed and squeezed dry spinach, fat-free sour cream, fat-free milk, light mayonnaise, white vinegar, salt, dried dill weed, and ground red pepper to the food processor.

Step 6
~3 min

Process all ingredients until almost smooth, ensuring no large chunks remain.

Step 7
~3 min

Scrape the spinach dip into a serving bowl.

Step 8
~3 min

Stir in the drained and chopped water chestnuts.

Step 9
~3 min

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip until ready to serve, allowing flavors to meld.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use full-fat sour cream and mayonnaise, but adjust calorie count accordingly.

Adjust the amount of red pepper to your desired level of spiciness.

Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or raw vegetables.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made up to 2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with tortilla chips

Serve with crackers

Serve with vegetable sticks

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Crudités
Pita bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

A popular party appetizer.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Super Bowl Parties
Holiday gatherings

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack
Game day
Holiday

Popularity Score

70/100

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