Creamy Spinach Dip

1. Pulse shallot and water chestnuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add cream cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper and pulse until just combined. Add spinach and chives and pulse until incorporated.

Tips

To Make Ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.

Per 1/4-cup serving: 53 calories; 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat, 1 g mono unsaturated fat); 10 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 1 g fiber; 206 mg sodium; 105 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (15% daily value).

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

Contributed by: EatingWell.com

Try this light spinach dip made healthier with reduced-fat cream cheese, nonfat yogurt and low-fat cottage cheese instead of full-fat cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream. It will save you a whopping 84 calories and 10 grams of fat per serving when compared to traditional versions. Serve it with pita chips and crunchy vegetables or spread it on a sandwich.