Green Goddess Dip

Green Goddess Dip
Total Time
1 hour
Rating
4(200)
Notes
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Fresh herbs give this classic dip, adapted from America's Test Kitchen, its clean, fresh flavor and distinctive color; do not substitute dried herbs. For an accurate measurement of boiling water, bring a full kettle of water to a boil, then measure out the desired amount. Season with additional lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste before serving. —Tara Parker-Pope

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Ingredients

Yield:About 2½ cups
  • 1cup 1-percent low-fat cottage cheese
  • ¼cup boiling water (see note above)
  • 1cup low-fat sour cream
  • 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 1tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves
  • 1garlic clove, minced
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • ¼cup minced fresh chives
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Nutritional analysis per serving (5 servings)

173 calories; 13 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 8 grams protein; 275 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Process the cottage cheese and boiling water together in a food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds

  2. Step 2

    Add the sour cream, oil, lemon juice, parsley, tarragon, garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper and continue to process until combined, about 30 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Transfer to a bowl and stir in the chives. Cover and refrigerate until the flavors have blended, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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Hence the "Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving" as the final step in the recipe.

Not a winner - except as a 1970s party center piece (no one ate it).

Heads up to kc from tc: The Melissa Clark recipe is still available - it's under GreeK Goddess dip, not green. Delicious!

I like using protein-filled cottage cheese as a base for green goddess dip, but I don’t find the extra water necessary at all. I blend cottage cheese til smooth with a bunch of mixed herbs, a scallion or two, garlic, lime juice, hot sauce and salt.

I'm so glad I printed out the old Green Goddess Dip recipe!! Melissa Clark, fresh green herbs, feta and Greek yogurt. Easy, attractive (bright green!) and a huge hit w/ everyone! That's what I'm making tomorrow! If it ain't broke...

I use kalamata olives as a substitute for anchovies.

Not a winner - except as a 1970s party center piece (no one ate it).

Do you need to do the water thing? It got runny n separated.

Fresh and delicious, made for a winter party. I don't think I'd bother to make it again, though.

Delicious with lightly steamed cold asparagus and raw snow peas. May need a bit more salt to finish.

Hence the "Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving" as the final step in the recipe.

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