Healthy Shamrock Dip Recipe

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Whip up this flavor-packed, healthy Shamrock Dip for a fun and festive Saint Patty’s Day snack idea that will keep you shamrockin’ your way to weight loss.

Don’t let holiday temptations derail your full body workouts and weight loss journey! This tasty diet food dip is Nutrisystem-approved and can be enjoyed by the whole family. Easy to make and filled with variety (three dips in one!), this Shamrock Dip is just as delicious as it is nutritious; keeping your taste buds satisfied and your weight loss motivation soaring high!

The best part about this healthy snack recipe? You can create this festive and colorful shamrock-shaped dip assortment in just minutes (and you’re sure to be the star of the Saint Patty’s Day show). And did we mention that there are THREE dips included in this healthy holiday recipe? There’s a healthy dip for every palate, and each is sure to keep you on track with your weight loss goals while packing in the festive flavor.

To kick off this delicious dip trio, gather all ingredients—you’ll need an assortment of ingredients for this recipe, but they’re all super simple and may already be hanging out in your kitchen. For the shamrock base, you will need three green peppers and a handful of green beans—this will act as the serving dish for the array of dips, but feel free to dig into these non-starchy veggies once the dips are gone!

Next is the fun part—prepping for the healthy, mouthwatering dips. Filled with flavor and perfect for dipping in your favorite veggies, these dips are the real deal when it comes to snacking on a weight loss diet. For the Roasted Garlic Hummus, you’ll need a garlic bulb, olive oil, chickpeas, Tahini, lemon juice, water and cumin. For the Cucumber Dill Dip, you’ll need nonfat plain Greek yogurt, cucumber, fresh dill, minced garlic and lemon juice. And lastly, for the Everything Bagel Dip, you’ll need nonfat plain Greek yogurt, low fat cream cheese, Dijon mustard and everything bagel seasoning.

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Servings: 8
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Ingredients

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  • Shamrock Bowl & Dippers
  • 3 green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
  • 1 handful of green beans
  • Vegetables for dipping (i.e. carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, etc.)
  • Roasted Garlic Hummus
  • 1 garlic bulb
  • 3 tsp. olive oil
  • 1-15 oz. can chickpeas, no salt added
  • 2 Tbsp. tahini
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 3 Tbsp. water
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • Cucumber Dill Dip
  • 1 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
  • ½ cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • Everything Bagel Dip
  • 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup cream cheese, low fat
  • 1 ½ tsp. dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. everything bagel seasoning

Directions

  1. Roasted Garlic Hummus
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the tip off of the garlic bulb and rub with 1 teaspoon of oil. Seal in aluminum foil and place in oven for 45 minutes.
  3. Place chickpeas, remaining oil, tahini, lemon juice, water and cumin in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
  4. Squeeze roasted garlic into the hummus and blend together.
  5. Cucumber Dill Dip
  6. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  7. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Everything Bagel Dip
  9. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  10. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
  11. Shamrock Bowl & Dippers
  12. Fill each bell pepper with a different dip.
  13. Place bell peppers in a shamrock shape.
  14. Place a bunch of green beans below the shamrock to act as a stem.
  15. Serve with other vegetables.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 217g
Recipe makes 8 servings
Calories 184  
Calories from Fat 51 28%
Total Fat 5.93g 7%
Saturated Fat 1.4g 6%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 275mg 11%
Potassium 443mg 13%
Total Carbs 25.43g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g 16%
Sugars 6.25g 4%
Protein 9.06g 14%
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