Easy Make-ahead Spinach Dip with Crunchy Water Chestnuts

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Ingredients:

• 1 12 oz. container low-fat cottage cheese  
• 1/4 cup dry vegetable soup mix
• 3 tsp. onion, grated     
• 1 10 oz. box frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained
• 1/2 cup light sour cream    
• 1 8 oz. can chopped water chestnuts, drained
• 1 tsp. lemon juice

Directions:

1. Process cottage cheese in food processor until smooth, scraping sides of processor or bowl.
2. Squeeze excess water from spinach.
3. Add spinach and remaining ingredients to cheese mixture; stir well.
4. Cover and refrigerate for three hours.
5. Serve with pretzels or raw veggies.

Makes three cups (13 calories per Tbsp.)

Recipe provided by Cooper Clinic Nutrition Services