Spiced Walnut and Cottage Cheese Dip

By California Walnuts
Total Time
30 Mins
Serves
4
Serving Size
1/4 cup dip, 1/4 cup walnuts
Meal
Snack
Course
Appetizers Condiment Side Snack

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.

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Calories
270
Total Fat
23
Saturated Fat
3
Polyunsaturated Fat
13.9
Monounsaturated Fat
4.8
Cholesterol
4
Sodium
460
Carbohydrates
10
Dietary Fiber
2
Total Sugars
6
Protein
10
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
90
Iron
1
Potassium
210

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.