for all of us that miss Hidden Valley Ranch packets, here is a recipe for Ranch Dip that can be made from scratch... it's low-fat, too...
LOW-FAT RANCH DIP*Makes 2 cups*
(The secret is beans.
)
1 15-ounce can Great Northern beans*, or similar white kidney bean, rinsed and drained
¼ cup water
½ cup plain low-fat yogurt
½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 tablespoon of roasted garlic
pinch cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon dried tarragon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1. Whiz the beans and garlic in a blender, adding enough water to achieve the desired consistency. Blend for 2 full minutes to make it silky-smooth. Use a spatula to scrape the mixture into a medium bowl.
2. Stir in the yogurt, cayenne, chives, parsley, and tarragon, salt and lemon juice. Chill for 1 hour to let the flavors set. Serve with fresh vegetables.
Nutritional Analysis per serving:
40 calories
less than 1 g fat
10% calories from fat
0 g saturated fat
0% calories from saturated fat
8 g carbohydrates
246 mg sodium
2 g dietary fiber
*Great Northern Beans[/u]
Great Northern Beans are a North American bean, which is popular in France for making cassoulet (a white bean casserole) and in the whole Mediterranean where many beans of a similar appearance are cultivated. These beans have a delicate flavor, thin skin, and are flat, kidney shaped, medium-sized white beans.
