12 low calorie dips and spreads Recipes

white beans-drained and rinsed, extra virgin olive oil, garlic-crushed, cayenne pepper, black pepper, kosher salt, dried thyme, liquid smoke flavoring, fresh chives-chopped, marinated artichoke hearts-drained and chopped, chopped mild green chilies, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, low fat cream cheese-softened, crackers and chips to dip, bread for sandwich spread, chicken broth + croutons for soup

low fat cottage cheese, lemon juice, skim milk (or less to reach desired consistency), salt, fresh dill, chopped, onion, minced

frozen corn, thawed, well drained, philadelphia light cream cheese spread, tomato, chopped about 1 cup, shredded kraft 2% low-fat monterey jack and colby cheese, jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely chopped

dark red kidney beans, rinsed, onions, minced, celery, minced, dill pickles, minced, red wine vinegar, sugar, light mayonnaise, low-fat (can use vegan mayo), salt, black pepper

mayonnaise, dijon mustard, carton sour cream (low fat is ok), cayenne pepper, garlic salt, pepper , if desired

white beans, drained and rinsed, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, crushed, cayenne pepper, black pepper, kosher salt, dried thyme, liquid smoke flavoring, fresh chives, chopped, marinated artichoke , hearts-drained and chopped, chopped mild green chilies, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, low-fat cream cheese

low-fat ricotta cheese, light cream cheese, rum or cognac, superfine sugar, very strong espresso or good quality coffee, cooled, ladyfingers, unsweetened cocoa , for dusting, beat the cheeses , rum and sugar with electric beaters until light and creamy, set aside. pour the coffee into a large shallow dish. quickly dip 1 side of half the ladyfingers into the coffee and lay closely together with the dipped side down over the base of a large flat-based serving dish or large cafe au lait cups. spread half of the cheese mixture evenly over the ladyfingers. dust with half the cocoa then repeat layers with coffee-dipped biscuits and cheese. cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. dust with remaining cocoa just before serving.

flour, paprika, soft bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, dried basil, crushed, egg substitute, slightly beaten, milk ,1% low fat, fresh mushrooms, smart balance light buttery spread, melted, fat free mayonaise for dipping sauce, dijon mustard for dipping sauce, fresh parsley, chopped (for dipping sauce).

water, unflavored gelatin, reduced-fat cream cheese, low-fat cream of mushroom soup, miracle whip, crabmeat

white kidney beans, drained and rinsed, light sour cream (5%), low-sodium taco seasoning, frozen green pea, thawed, diced green chilies, avocados, lime juice, garlic, minced, red onion, minced, fresh cilantro, minced, salt, black pepper, light garden vegetable cream cheese spread, salsa, reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated, iceberg lettuce, chopped, red bell pepper, minced, green onion, chopped, black olives, minced (optional)