Creamy Pesto Dip

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For an accurate measrement of boiling water, bring a kettle of water to a boil, then measrue out the desired amount. Cherry tomatoes pair beautifully with the bright basil flavor in this dip.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. 1% cottage cheese (about 1 c)
• 1/4 c. boiling water
• 1 c. low-fat sour cream
• 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Process the cottage cheese and boiling water together in a blender until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, then whisk inthe sour cream, Parmesan, basil, oil and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until the flavors blend, at least 1 hour or up to 3 days. Serve

Cal 60; fat 3.4g; Sat fat 0.5g; chol 5mg; carb 1g; prot 4g; fiber 0g; sod 135mg