Spinach Cilantro Dip Food

SPINACH CILANTRO DIP

Steps:

• 1. Thaw spinach in microwave for 3 minutes at 40 percent power. (Edges should be thawed but not warm; center should be soft enough to be broken apart into icy chunks.) Squeeze partially frozen spinach of excess water. 2. In food processor or blender, process spinach, yogurt, cilantro, garlic, hot pepper sauce, salt, ground coriander, ground cumin, and pepper until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds. Transfer mixture to medium bowl and stir in bell pepper; serve. (Dip can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated up to 2 days.)

THE BEST SPINACH DIP WITH CHIPOTLE AND LIME

Steps:

• Bundle spinach in a clean dishtowel and squeeze very tightly to remove all excess moisture.
• In a food processor, blend together all ingredients except spinach until very smooth, about 90 seconds.
• Pulse in spinach until just combined.
• Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
• Serve with tortilla chips.
• Note: You can omit the sour cream and increase mayonnaise to 1 cup.

CILANTRO DIP

Steps:

• Place Cilantro, garlic, water, mayonnaise, vinegar and lemon juice in food processor.
• Process until finely minced but not pureed.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Process for several pulses, or until just combined but not emulsified.
• Transfer to bowl.
• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

CILANTRO-LIME SPINACH DIP WITH CHIPOTLE CHILES

Steps:

• Thaw spinach in microwave for 3 minutes at 40% power.
• Edges should be thawed but not warm; center should be soft enough to be broken apart into icy chunks.
• Squeeze partially frozen spinach of excess water.
• In food processor, process spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, dill, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, cilantro, chipotle chiles, lime juice, lime zest, light brown sugar, and cumin until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
• Transfer to bowl and serve.
• Can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

CILANTRO-LIME HERBED SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Thaw spinach in microwave for 3 minutes at 40% power.
• Squeeze partially thawed spinach to remove water and break into chunks.
• Put all ingredients in Food processor, and process until smooth.
• Transfer to medium bowl, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• May be covered with plastic wrap and stored up to 2 days.