Low Fat Spinach Dip

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This tasty dip is a good source of calcium.

• 10 oz fresh baby spinach, steamed until wilted (you may use frozen, thawed out)
• 1 c. plain fat-free yogurt, drained of excess water
• 4 oz fat-free cream cheese, softened
• ¼ c. grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ c. finely chopped scallions
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 T. fresh lemon juice

Place wilted spinach in a colander and squeeze out excess water. Chop finely and place in a medium bowl. Stir yogurt and cream cheese together until smooth. Add to spinach. Stir in remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly.

Makes about 8 servings (2 cups total)
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 cup):

• Calories:  56
• Fat:  1 g
• Carbohydrate: 7 g
• Protein: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: less than 1 g
• Cholesterol: 4 mg
• Fiber: 2 g
• Calcium: 139 mg