Simple Spinach Yogurt Dip Recipes

HEALTHY SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Place the spinach in a mesh strainer; run under warm water until the spinach is defrosted. Squeeze the excess liquid from the spinach until dry.
• Combine yogurt, cream cheese, water chestnuts, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and parsley in the bowl of a food processor. Process 30 seconds, scrape down the sides, then process an additional 30-60 seconds until smooth.
• Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the spinach and mix with a rubber spatula until combined.
• Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour.
• Serve with pita or your favorite sliced raw vegetables.

SPINACH AND YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Blanch the spinach for 20 to 30 seconds or steam for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse and squeeze out excess water and chop coarsely.
• Pound the garlic to a paste with salt in a mortar and pestle. Stir into the yogurt and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet and add the spices. Cook, stirring, until they begin to sizzle, and add the spinach. Cook, stirring, until heated through and coated with the oil and spices, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to a puree. Add the yogurt and blend together. Transfer to a bowl or platter. Serve on croutons or with crudités such as red pepper squares, or with pita triangles. Garnish with chopped walnuts if desired. Serve with pita bread.

SPINACH YOGURT DIP RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Place Greek yogurt and feta cheese in a food processor. Process until fully combined and mostly smooth.
• Add in baby spinach, parsley, mint, Frank's Red Hot Original, lemon zest and juice, and goat cheese.
• Continue to process until everything is broken down into a dip, about 1 minute. Serve with chips or pretzels.
• Enjoy!

SIMPLE SPINACH YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Blanch the spinach until it is wilted then drain well. Finely chop the spinach leaves.
• Sauté the garlic with the oil over medium-low heat. Add the spinach and stir for a few minutes. This allows more water to evaporate as you don't want it to be too mushy.
• Let it cool off for a few minutes, then squeeze out any excess water.
• Mix the greek yogurt with the spinach. When ready to serve this spinach dip, sprinkle with dried mint and crushed walnuts and drizzle a bit of olive oil. Add toasted pita bread. Enjoy!You can refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

SPINACH DIP WITH GARLIC, YOGURT AND DILL

Steps:

• If using fresh spinach, put it in a colander in the sink. Bring a kettle of water to a boil and pour it over the spinach to wilt it. Let the spinach cool completely, then use your hands to squeeze it very dry. Coarsely chop spinach and set it aside. If using frozen chopped spinach, just squeeze it out until it's very dry, then set aside.
• In a blender or food processor, combine scallions, yogurt, cream cheese, dill, parsley, garlic, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, zest, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. With the motor running, drizzle in olive oil and blend, scraping down the sides as needed, until the mixture is very smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Scrape the mixture into a mixing bowl and fold in the chopped spinach until evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Dip will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Just before serving, taste and add more salt, pepper and lemon juice, if you like. To serve, scrape dip into a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with Urfa or Aleppo pepper flakes, if desired.

SPINACH AND YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet on medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 2 minutes; transfer to bowl.
• Chop spinach and toss with onion mixture. Fold in yogurt, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in skillet until shimmering. Add mint and cook until sizzling and fragrant, 1 minute. Let cool slightly, then spoon over yogurt dip. Makes 2 2/3 cups.

BORANI-YEH ESFENAJ (SPINACH YOGURT DIP)

Steps:

• In a large (12-inch) pan, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the garlic, sprinkle with a little salt, stir and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the turmeric, stir and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add about half the spinach and increase the heat to medium. Using tongs, quickly and continuously toss the spinach with the onion mixture until slightly wilted and reduced in volume. Add the rest of the spinach, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Toss and cook until the spinach is wilted and any liquid has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Increase the heat slightly if the spinach releases too much water. Transfer the spinach mixture to a bowl and cool to room temperature.
• To the cooled spinach, add the Greek yogurt, regular plain yogurt, lemon zest and lemon juice. Stir well to combine, and add salt to taste. If the mixture is too thick, thin out with more regular yogurt, 1 tablespoon at a time. Taste and add more salt and lemon juice as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours. Stir to combine, then drizzle with olive oil and serve.

TURKISH YOGURT AND SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, add the spinach and blanch for 10 to 20 seconds. Transfer to the ice water, cool for a minute, then drain and squeeze dry. Chop coarsely.
• Place the garlic in a mortar and pestle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and mash to a paste (alternatively, finely mince). Combine with the lemon juice and olive oil, and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in the yogurt.
• In a medium bowl, combine the chopped spinach, dill, parsley and mint. Stir in the yogurt and garlic mixture, and the optional scallions. Add freshly ground pepper to taste and more salt if desired. Serve with bread, pita or raw vegetables.