Creamy Spinach Feta Dip

From our friends at the American Heart Association

Image courtesy of the American Heart Association

Servings: 6

Image courtesy of the American Heart Association

This appetizer is so easy to make, it’ll be your go-to choice for family gatherings and parties.

Ingredients

10.5 ounces frozen, chopped, packaged spinach

1/2 cup fat-free, plain yogurt

1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

1/2 cup fat-free feta cheese (crumbled)

1 teaspoon garlic (minced, from jar)

1/3 cup fresh, chopped parsley or dill

2 teaspoons dried parsley or dill

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

6 whole-wheat pitas (quartered)

Cook the spinach according to the package directions. Drain well, pressing down with a fork to remove as much liquid as possible.
In a medium bowl, stir together the spinach and all the remaining ingredients except the pita. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with the pita.

Per serving (serves 6)

Calories	64
Total Fat	2.5 g (1.5 g saturated, 0.0 g trans fat, 0.0 g polyunsaturated, 0.5 g monounsaturated fats)
Cholesterol	8 mg
Sodium	207 mg
Carbohydrate	6 g (2 g sugars, 0 g added sugars, 2 g dietary fiber)
Protein	6 g
Dietary Exchanges:	2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat