602083 Sun Mar 08 12:31:10 -0700 2009 8 31 Home Cooking 0 4484729 Does anyone have a dip that is low calorie AND delicious? Thank you! Sun Mar 08 12:31:10 -0700 2009 22620 DaisyM 1 4484760 Get light cream cheese, and put it in the food processor with store bought pesto. Or roasted red peppers. Sun Mar 08 12:49:10 -0700 2009 4484729 212582 schrutefarms 1 4484778 Daisy, you should be able to find some great ideas here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/363084 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/534224 and this thread contains the recipe for my super-healthy black bean dip that always gets raves: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/581527 Sun Mar 08 12:59:56 -0700 2009 4484729 103920 goodhealthgourmet 1 4484821 Low fat plain yogurt with Dijon mustard powder mixed in Sun Mar 08 13:19:39 -0700 2009 4484729 36661 Sam Fujisaka 1 4485414 Tofu dip (and no one will ever know!) 3-4 oz soft tofu, 1/2 inch ginger rough chop, 1C cilantro leaves, 3/4 wasabi, 3T tamari or other soy sauce, 2-3T sesame oil, 2T water, 2-3T rice wine vinegar Process well in a food processer and chill before using. Sun Mar 08 17:24:23 -0700 2009 4484729 155034 alwayscooking 1 4485708 Homemade hummus Guacamole Cottage cheese with mixed herbs and spices Sun Mar 08 19:02:16 -0700 2009 4484729 240789 Paula76 2 4485751 hummus or cottage cheese - absolutely. but there's nothing low-cal about guac. yes, most of the calories come from healthy fats, but it's still a very calorie-dense preparation. Sun Mar 08 19:15:43 -0700 2009 4485708 103920 goodhealthgourmet 3 4486132 ditto about the guac. I'd add tzatziki (made with lower fat yogurt) to the list of those already mentioned. Sun Mar 08 21:54:05 -0700 2009 4485751 138472 maplesugar 1 4486218 Saute together minced garlic, minced onions with a variety of finely chopped wild mushrooms in a little veggie broth (and alittle olive oil if desired), then reserve some, puree the rest and mix in the reserved for chunky texture along with some tarragon or parsley -- of course you can add other things like chopped roasted peppers or sundrieds or... Ratatouille makes a great dip - or even eggplant cooked with tomatoes and onion and herbs then mashed together. Fat free (or low fat if preferred) sour cream mixed with Lipton's Onion Soup Mix, some mushrooms, spinach and water chestnuts. Hummus can be done Sun Mar 08 22:51:02 -0700 2009 4484729 15572 Emme