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healthy cheese dip - easy kale dip recipe with pita chips in a white bowl
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Healthy Kale Dip with Cream Cheese and Smoky Onion

This healthy kale dip made with smoky onion and cheese is packed full of flavor. It's a lightened up sharing dip, perfect for pot lucks, BBQ's and parties!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 37kcal
Author: Anjali Shah

Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 oz bag of baby kale, chopped
  • 8 oz lowfat cream cheese
  • ¼ cup Organic Chipotle Mayonnaise
  • cup grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese divided

Instructions

  • Spray large nonstick skillet with olive oil cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften and brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in kale and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in cream cheese, Chipotle Mayonnaise, 4 tbsp Asiago/Parmesan cheese and cook over low heat, stirring, until well blended.
  • Spray 1-quart baking dish with olive oil cooking spray, then spoon onion and kale mixture into dish. Sprinkle with remaining Asiago/Parmesan.
  • Broil dip until cheese browns and mixture is bubbling, about 3 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with cut up vegetables, sliced whole grain baguette and/or whole grain tortilla chips.

Video

https://youtu.be/dDB04nAB0tA

Notes

  • Use a low fat cream cheese to cut down on calories.
  • Use an organic mayo with natural ingredients like this one.
  • Spray baking dish with cooking spray to keep from sticking to the pan.
  • Serve hot, but let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
  • Use baby organic kale to save chopping time and get a more delicate texture. 
  • Serve with cut raw veggies, whole wheat pita chips, sprouted wheat crackers or organic tortilla chips for dipping!

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.1g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Sodium: 54mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g