Spiced Walnut and Cottage Cheese Dip

DESCRIPTION

Experience the creamy delight of this dip, enhanced with the crunch of California walnuts and a hint of exotic spices including sumac, turmeric, and fennel, creating a vibrant and irresistible blend that’s perfect for any occasion.

Total Time
30 Mins
Serves
4
Serving Size
1/4 cup dip, 1/4 cup walnuts
Meal

Total Time

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
270 cal
Total Fat
23 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
13.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat
4.8 g
Cholesterol
4 mg
Sodium
460 mg
Carbohydrates
10 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Total Sugars
6 g
Protein
10 g
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
90 mg
Iron
1 mg
Potassium
210 mg

Ingredients

Spiced Walnuts

  • 1/2 tsp Paprika, smoked

  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt, fine

  • 1/2 tsp Sumac

  • 1/4 tsp Coriander, ground

  • 1/8 tsp Turmeric powder

  • 1/8 tsp Fennel, ground

  • 1 C California walnuts

  • 2 tsp Olive oil

Cottage Cheese Dip

  • 1 C Cottage cheese, low fat

  • 1/2 tsp Olive oil

  • 1/2 tsp Lemon zest

  • 1/8 tsp Pepper, fresh cracked

  • 2 tsp Honey

  • 2 Tbsp California walnuts, finely chopped

  • Carrots, sugar snap peas, radishes and bread for serving

Preparation

  1. To prepare walnuts, preheat oven to 350°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Stir together all seasonings in a small bowl. Drizzle oil over walnuts in a medium bowl and sprinkle with seasoning; toss until evenly coated.

  3. Spread walnuts in a single layer on baking sheet and bake for 8 to10 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool completely.

  4. To prepare dip, puree cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon zest and pepper in a small food processor or blender and process until smooth.

  5. Stir in remaining walnuts and transfer dip to a decorative shallow bowl. Break about 1/4 of the seasoned walnuts into smaller pieces and sprinkle over the dip; drizzle with honey.

  6. Place on a platter and surround with vegetables, bread and remaining seasoned walnuts.

  7. Recipe tip: Walnuts may also be cooked in the tray of an air fryer. Cook at 350°F for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.