CREAMY SPINACH AND PARMESAN DIP

By Clarabell

Ingredients

• 10 ounce baby spinach leave
• 1/1/4 c low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 1/2 ounce parmesan cheese, freshly shredded (about
• 1 c if shredded with a Microplane)
• 1/4 t each kosher salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Put spinach in a large microwave-safe bowl and drape bowl with microwave-safe plastic wrap. Microwave until spinach is tender, stirring a couple of times, 4 to5 minutes. Drain spinach and let stand until cool enough to handle. Squeeze out liquid, then finely chop.

2. Whirl cottage cheese, parmesan, salt, and pepper in a food processor until very smooth, about 1 minute, scraping inside of bowl as needed. Scrape into a bowl and stir in spinach. Serve dip at room temperature or chilled, with baguette toasts or crackers.

Make ahead: Up to 2 days, chilled.