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.
Ingredients
Spiced Walnuts
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1/2 tsp Paprika, smoked
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1/2 tsp Sea salt, fine
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1/2 tsp Sumac
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1/4 tsp Coriander, ground
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1/8 tsp Turmeric powder
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1/8 tsp Fennel, ground
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1 C California walnuts
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2 tsp Olive oil
Cottage Cheese Dip
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1 C Cottage cheese, low fat
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1/2 tsp Olive oil
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1/2 tsp Lemon zest
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1/8 tsp Pepper, fresh cracked
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2 tsp Honey
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2 Tbsp California walnuts, finely chopped
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Carrots, sugar snap peas, radishes and bread for serving
PREPARATION
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To prepare walnuts, preheat oven to 350°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Stir together all seasonings in a small bowl. Drizzle oil over walnuts in a medium bowl and sprinkle with seasoning; toss until evenly coated.
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Spread walnuts in a single layer on baking sheet and bake for 8 to10 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool completely.
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To prepare dip, puree cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon zest and pepper in a small food processor or blender and process until smooth.
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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.
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Place on a platter and surround with vegetables, bread and remaining seasoned walnuts.
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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.
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