Creamy Watercress Dip Recipes

WATERCRESS DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and process until finely chopped. Add cream cheese; process until creamy and blended. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with chips.

CREAMY WATERCRESS DIP

Steps:

• .In a food processor, pulse watercress and green onion until coarsely chopped.
• Add cream cheese and mayo and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper, pulse to blend.
• Transfer to a serving bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

SPINACH-AND-WATERCRESS DIP

Steps:

• Wash spinach; drain, but do not dry. Transfer to a large stockpot. Cover, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel, and squeeze out excess liquid. Let cool slightly; coarsely chop. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate, and let cool slightly.
• Whisk together yogurt and lemon zest and juice in a medium bowl. Stir in spinach, onion, and watercress; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with watercress sprigs, and serve with lettuce leaves for dipping.

WATERCRESS DIP

Steps:

• Thoroughly wash and dry the watercress. Chop it roughly, then finely chop it in a food processor. Place cream cheese in the bowl of a mixer and blend on medium speed until smooth. Add the sour cream and blend to combine. Add watercress and continue blending until smooth. Serve with raw vegetables, thin toasts or chips.