Creamy Spinach and Sweet Onion Dip Recipe

Name: Creamy Spinach and Sweet Onion Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium vidalia onions, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 6 cups fresh spinach, stemmed; 1 cup watercress leaf, coarsely chopped; 12 avocado, halved, pitted and peeled; 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt, preferably Greek; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ½ teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco; ¼ teaspoon coarse salt; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 medium vidalia onions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
6 cups fresh spinach, stemmed
1 cup watercress leaf, coarsely chopped
12 avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt, preferably Greek
1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
¼ teaspoon coarse salt
fresh ground pepper

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion, and cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
3
Reduce heat ot medium-low, add garlic and cook stirring occasionally, until onion ad garlic are very soft and golden, about 20 minutes.
4
Add spinach and cook, tossing often, until wilted, about 4 minutes.
5
Let cool slightly.
6
Puree mixture in a food processor until smooth.
7
Add watercress, avocado, yogurt, lemon zest and juice, and hot sauce, and salt and season with pepper.
8
Puree until smooth.
9
Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 3 days.
10
Stir the dip, and serve with Crudites.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 medium vidalia onions, thinly sliced, 1 garlic clove, minced, 6 cups fresh spinach, stemmed, and more.

Yes, Creamy Spinach and Sweet Onion Dip falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Creamy Spinach and Sweet Onion Dip

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