Lemon-Ricotta Kale Dip

Makes about 2 cups
Time 25 min
Lemon-Ricotta Kale Dip

Here's a quick and easy dip that's bound to win nutrient-packed kale a few new fans. Serve with vegetable dippers or whole-grain crackers.

Special Diets:

Low SodiumLow Sodium
VegetarianVegetarian
Low FatLow Fat

Ingredients

    1 bunchgreen kale, stems and tough ribs stripped out and discarded, leaves sliced
    1 smallyellow onion, sliced
    4 clovesgarlic
    3/4 cuppart-skim ricotta cheese
    1 1/2 tablespoonsnutritional yeast
    Zest and juice of 1 lemon
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/8 teaspooncayenne pepper

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Method

In a large saucepan, combine kale, onion, garlic and 1/4 cup water. 


Set over medium heat, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender, about 12 minutes; add more water a tablespoon at a time if the pan dries out. 


Transfer vegetables and any liquid in the pan to a food processor and let cool a few minutes. 


Add ricotta, nutritional yeast, lemon zest and juice, salt and cayenne. 


Process until smooth. 


Transfer to a bowl and serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

about 1/4 cup

Calories

40

Total Fat

0g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

120mg

Total Carbohydrate

6g

Dietary Fiber

1g

Total Sugars

1g

Protein

5g

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