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Healthy Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip

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I love a good crudité platter.

I also like tossing around the word crudité. Makes me feel all fancy.

We’ll just ignore the fact I’m typing this post while wrapped up in what may be the world’s most visually jarring afghan, while wearing arm warmers that have seen better days and my favorite hoodie, which is literally coming apart at the seams. While I may not be rocking stylish attire, I still think I’m fancy, especially if I’m eating crudité, with my right pinky finger raised, of course. The real reason why is the Dip, although the veggies aren’t half bad either.

Healthy Garlic & Dip Herb

I’m jumping on the Super Bowl appetizer bandwagon, not because I’m fond of bandwagons or even because I care about football. To be honest, I don’t know who’s playing, although I did hear something about a team with soft balls, which is always bad. I do know, in a different state, the Hubby is cringing over my lack of sports knowledge, and I suspect when he comes home tonight, he’ll set me straight. In fact, I’m looking forward to it (wink, wink, nudge, nudge).  

Here’s the thing and the real reason I’m sharing a second dip recipe this week.

I found myself in the unusual predicament of having leftover cream cheese in the house with no bagels, which is a bit of a travesty if you ask me. I hate to see food go to waste, so I did some rooting around in my fridge and discovered an overabundance of veggies, which is no surprise, and some plain Greek yogurt. Then I did what anyone would do given the circumstance. ♫“I put my hand up on your hip, when I dip you dip we dip. You put your hand up on my hip, when you dip I dip we dip.”♫ Just me? ‘Eh, no matter.

Healthy Garlic & Herb Dip

I used my leftover cream cheese and some Greek yogurt to make the most flavorful and veggie packed Garlic and Herb Dip, which would be perfect for a fancy pants crudité platter. Now, if you were to sneak some potato chips in there as well, I wouldn’t tell. In fact, given my love of spuds, I would strongly encourage it. Don’t stop there though because this Dip would be the perfect condiment for a delicious sandwich or the sauciest of veggie burger toppings. It’s veggies on veggies on veggies, which is practically carnivorous, if you ask me, and I like it.

This Dip is light, creamy and textural perfection. I would go so far as to say, it has the perfect dipping consistency. It’s not too thick, where half your potato chip becomes a sacrifice to the dip abyss, tainting the bowl for future dip seekers. It’s also not too thin, where every dippage is a race from the bowl to your mouth, in a hurried attempt not to toss or drip dip everywhere. Who knew dip could be so mischievous?

Healthy Garlic Herb Dip

Despite its devilish ways, I could sing the praises of dip for days. Instead of continuing to prattle on though, I’ll simply suggest you grab your food processor, some seasonings, a few veggies and get dipping.

Healthy Garlic & Herb Yogurt Dip
A healthy garlic and herb dip packed with veggies, flavor and a protein boost in the form of Greek yogurt and cream cheese.
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Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
15 min
Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
15 min
Ingredients
  1. 3 cloves of Garlic
  2. 2 Radishes
  3. 3 Green Onions, white and green parts
  4. 3 Carrots, peeled
  5. 2 Celery Stalks
  6. 1/2 cup Spinach
  7. 1/4 tsp. Salt
  8. 1/2 tsp. White Pepper
  9. 1/2 tsp. Celery Salt
  10. 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
  11. 1 tsp. Chives
  12. 1 tsp. Parsley
  13. 6 ounces or 3/4 cup Cream Cheese, room temperature
  14. 4 ounces or 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
  1. Toss all veggies into a food processor and mix until broken down, pausing to scrap down sides as needed.
  2. Add seasonings from the salt through to the parsley, pulse once in the food processor and let sit for 30 minutes. At the end of the 30 minutes, drain any excess liquid.*
  3. Add the cream cheese, Greek yogurt and mix once more until fully incorporated.
  4. Refrigerate for at least another 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.**
Notes
  1. *I had very little excess liquid although depending on the water content of the veggies you use, this can change.
  2. **The longer you let the dip sit, the more flavorful it will become.
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What’s your favorite dip flavor and what’s your favorite vehicle for same? Football: yeah or nay?

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  1. Tara @ Rovin' Rambler says

    What is this dip inception? Veggies INSIDE the dip?? You can serve it with chips and still trick people into eating their veggies. Love it.

    PS Next time you find yourself with extra cream cheese and no bagels, come to NY. Because, ya know, we have great bagels and I live there. Also I feel like you would appreciate the time-honored tradition of boozy brunch, which we also do quite well here.

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    • Meghan says

      It’s fantastic with potato chips and yep, veggie haters will be none the wiser. In fact, I fed it to a friend who despises radishes and she didn’t even know they were in there. I also fed it to another friend who pretty much despises all veggies. I practically had to force feed it to her since she wanted nothing to do it with it. She ended up going back for seconds and then thirds!!

      I want to come to New York city. I’ve never really been, so it’s on my bucket list. Eating a genuine NYC bagel is also on that list. I could easily be swayed to pair it with a mimosa as well. In fact, I’m off to enjoy a drinking brunch right now. Cheers!
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  2. liz says

    Mmmm, this dip look perfect! You captured all the pitfalls of common dips and overcame them in this beauty. Can’t wait to try it!

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  6. Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says

    People in the UK are still trying to get their head around hummus. They call it an ‘ethnic food’… Seriously… Major sigh…
    So any dips I want I have to make! I love baba ghanoush – that smoky aubergine taste and nothing beats a good guac!

    The football isn’t big over here but David and I are huge fans! went to one of the UK games this year, so amazing! so yes we will be staying up all night (cause it starts here at 11pm) and watching the game! Can’t wait! May fall asleep after half time snacks though… I tend to do that!
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  10. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    I keep forgetting that the Superbowl is on this weekend… but I blame that on being Canadian. We’re hockey people. I do kind of lament the fact that we miss out on all the parties and good food, though. Maybe I need to fly down to the States — know anyone with a spare room and a visually jarring afghan? 😉 Also… I now have the dip song stuck in my head. I don’t think I’ll be able to forgive you for that one for at least two days.
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  14. Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

    Haha I don’t care about the Superbowl this weekend either. I’m starting to watch and understand hockey but that’s only because JZ is nuts about hockey and well, I’m Canadian, so I figure it’s something I should know. But football? Nope don’t care.

    I’d consider watching football if this dip was involved though. I love a good dip with onions and herbs and garlic in it!
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  15. Kathy says

    I really Loved your post at Abby Has Issues. First time I read your shit. Made me spit coffee through my nose and laugh out loud. Keep it up. LOVE your wit.

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  16. Sarah Pie says

    You know I love me some dip, usually of the French Onion variety… 🙂

    This sounds like a fresh and healthy alternative and I’m tempted to leave my cozy nest of a bed and get some cream cheese just so I can make it.

    (side note thank you for all your love and kind words this week, you’re the best)
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  17. Khushboo says

    Remember the other day when you asked what’s one thing you whip up every time guests come over? Add yogurt dip to that list. As Greek yogurt isn’t available here, we make our own out of regular yogurt using the cheesecloth method and then mix in some minced garlic, lemon juice & fresh dill- it’s almost always a hit! Yogurt dip aside, my favourite dip is hummus- you just can’t go wrong with it!

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  18. Miss Polkadot says

    Mmh, now that’s some dip to turn me on. And by that, I mean some dip to make me turn the TV on. Because I wouldn’t watch any kind of sports voluntarily unless good company was around – and good food. I’d say invite me over so we can talk shop about football players. Football, I mean. But while the game’s the dip the players are some nice crudités, non 😉 ?!
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  19. danielle says

    oh lawd this dip has YUM written on it and sprinkled and then some. you are totally from my tribe – i love dips made of veggies!!! i truly love throwing a bunch of colorful stuff in a machine, along with some crazy spices and oils, then having it turn out some sort of awesomeness that could be used as a condiment, soup, dip, sauce, dressing…. endless i tell you.
    i love me some dip! when i’m in a pinch lately i have been mixing some veganaise with sawrkraut and curry spices and then sprinkles of roasted seeds and other randomness. it’s a weird concoction that nobody likes but me. hehehehe fine by me.

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    • Meghan says

      I’ve eaten this very same dip with more veggies, with salty delicious potato chips and on top of my veggie burgers before, and it works in every scenario. It’s the multi-purpose dip. The dip which works in every instance. Pretty sure I sound like a radio commercial now.

      Your concoction is inventive too a T. If no one else likes it, then there’s more for you.
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