Cool and Creamy Spinach Dip

Ingredients

• 1 cup (8 ounces) 2% cottage cheese
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free sour cream
• 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan-Romano or Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• Assorted fresh vegetables

Directions

In a food processor, cover and process cottage cheese until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in the spinach, sour cream, milk, Parmesan-Romano cheese, ranch dressing, dill and garlic powder. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Serve with vegetables. Yield: 2-1/2 cups.

Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without vegetables) equals 56 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 145 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1/2 starch.

Garlicky Spinach

Ingredients

• 1 bag or 2 boxes frozen spinach
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic sliced

Directions

Thaw spinach and squeeze out excess liquid. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium- high heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach and toss until heated through. Serve.

Popeye was Right Soup

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2 1/4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups onions,chopped
1 1/2 red bell peppers, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/8 cups orzo pasta
7 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 1/2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (do not drain)
9 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
3/8 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 lemons, juice of

Heat oil in a soup pot and sauté the onions, bell pepper and garlic until softened. In the meantime, cook the orzo in plenty of boiling water. Drain. Add stock and tomatoes to veggies. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add orzo, spinach and herbs. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste