Air Fryer Spinach Cottage Cheese Dip
This Spinach Cottage Cheese Dip is the perfect dip with protein and veggies. Serve with veggies, crackers or chips for a balanced game day snack.
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 150 grams frozen chopped spinach
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup red bell pepper chopped, optional
- 2 tablespoon cheese of choice shredded
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for spice
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Defrost your spinach. If I know I am going to be making this recipe I leave my frozen spinach on the counter or int he fridge overnight. You can also place your frozen spinach package in a bowl of warm water or microwave for about 2-3 minutes. Once your spinach is defrosted, using a cheese cloth, paper towel or a small strainer to squeeze out any excess water.
- Add your cottage cheese, olive oil and spices to a food processor or high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour your blended cottage cheese mixture into a greased oven safe 8-oz ramekin, add your spinach and chopped red bell pepper and mix until evenly distributed. Top with shredded cheese.
- Air fry for 5 minutes or until to cheese begins to brown. Dish will be HOT when you remove it.
- Serve with pita, chips, crackers or veggies for a balanced snack!
Notes
This dip is best eaten immediately however it will store in an airtight container for up to two days. Just reheat in the microwave or air fryer!
*I have included an estimation of the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget that both your body and soul need nourishment! The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 429mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 9568IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 2mg
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