Healthy Spinach Dip (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 9 oz. (250 g) fresh spinach or thawed frozen spinach
02 - 1 ½ cup (330 g) cottage cheese
03 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
04 - 1 tsp onion powder
05 - ½ to 1 tsp garlic powder to taste
06 - ½ tsp kosher salt, more to taste
07 - Ground black pepper to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Steam, cook or sauté the spinach. Allow it to cool, then squeeze out all the excess water. Chop it finely. If using frozen spinach, thaw it ahead, then drain and chop.
02 - In a high speed blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese with mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Blend on high, until you get a smooth cream. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
03 - Transfer the cream to a bowl, then add the chopped spinach. Gently stir to combine all ingredients into a spinach dip.
04 - Serve immediately with bread, croutons and crackers, or place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator
02 - Perfect for keto and low-carb diets
03 - High in protein and low in calories