Every once and a while even those of us "health nuts" need something to bring to a party that people will eat. Here is a healthier option for upcoming spring and summer festivities.....I know this has bacon in it, but for omnivorous healthy people, this is good for parties !!
Notice the reduced fat bacon bits - trim your own bacon and pour the fat off at the end of cooking.
I will try to add fun recipes here on a regular basis, in addition to posting more health related articles for your education and pleasure.
2 (8-ounce) cartons plain fat-free yogurt
6 tbsp light mayonnaise
1/4 cup minced green onions
1/4 cup reduced-fat real bacon pieces
1/4 tsp paprika
8 drops hot sauce
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 ounces low-fat baked tortilla chips (about 24 chips)
Spoon the yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels, spreading to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover yogurt with additional paper towels, and let stand 5 minutes. Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula. Stir in mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients (mayonnaise through garlic). Cover and chill. Serve with tortilla chips.
Notice the reduced fat bacon bits - trim your own bacon and pour the fat off at the end of cooking.
I will try to add fun recipes here on a regular basis, in addition to posting more health related articles for your education and pleasure.
* I must make a personal note here - I do not like the additives and preservatives found in most low-fat dairy products, so do us both a favor and try to buy organic low-fat products when possible. You will be much happier for it, and for supporting a healthier option in this over-polluted world we live in. If you don't buy it, the organic farmers don't get paid
Lower-fat Bacon Dip
Preparation time: 5 minutes 2 (8-ounce) cartons plain fat-free yogurt
6 tbsp light mayonnaise
1/4 cup minced green onions
1/4 cup reduced-fat real bacon pieces
1/4 tsp paprika
8 drops hot sauce
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 ounces low-fat baked tortilla chips (about 24 chips)
Spoon the yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels, spreading to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover yogurt with additional paper towels, and let stand 5 minutes. Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula. Stir in mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients (mayonnaise through garlic). Cover and chill. Serve with tortilla chips.
| Nutrient Analysis per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 132 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17 g |
| Calcium | 116 mg |
| Sodium | 287 mg |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg |
| Fiber | 1 g |
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