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{Lightened Up} Blue Cheese Roasted Walnut Dip

[ 0 ] May 2, 2012 |

Blue Cheese Roasted Walnut Dip

Who loves cheese? Who loves blue cheese?

I do, I do! The stinkier the better, and I love it best served with fruit and nuts.

There’s this grocery store that I frequent that sells this AMAZING blue cheese roasted pecan dip that is to die for. I’ve bought it several times and just recently took a look at the ingredients list.

And I thought…hey! I can lighten this up!

(Okay, I don’t really talk to myself yes I do.)

This dip actually is quite simple. The store bought version has some additives and stabilizers. This one is just simple. I lightened it up using light cream cheese and plain kefir, which is basically liquid yogurt. Not only is it simple, it is unbelieveably good. If you are a blue cheese fan, this is a must try.

Whip up a batch. Impress your friends. Or keep it all to yourself. I won’t judge.

{Lightened Up} Blue Cheese Roasted Walnut Dip

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 16 servings

Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons

{Lightened Up} Blue Cheese Roasted Walnut Dip

Gather

3 oz blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup low fat plain kefir
4 oz light cream cheese
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/3 cup flat leaf parsley
1 cup raw walnuts

Step by step

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  2. Place the walnuts on a cookie sheet and roast in the oven for about 10 minutes (they'll smell toasty, but not burnt).
  3. Add the nuts and parsley to the bowl of a food processor and pulse for a few seconds.
  4. Add remaining ingredients and blend till well combined and fairly smooth.
  5. Store in the fridge.
  6. Serve with apple slices, pears and crackers.

Nutrition

WW PP 3; Calories 96; Total Fat 8.7g; Saturated Fat 2.9g; Cholesterol 12mg; Sodium 100mg; Total Carbohydrates 1.5g; Dietary Fiber 0.7g; Protein 4.0g

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Category: Appetizers

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